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as in blinded
lacking the power of sight
our old blind cat kept walking into walls and furniture
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as in drunk
being under the influence of alcohol
you'd have to be really blind to think that was a good idea
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as in smoke screen
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Recent Examples of blind
Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 16 Sep. 2025
The sun that hits the electric blinds hardly penetrates the room, the light dances on the walls, predictable yet never the same.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 11 Sep. 2025
David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Some are clearly ironic, but the line between blind devotion and mocking derision is seriously mangled.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 24 Oct. 2025
Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 13 Oct. 2025
The chaotic clip is a shot of adrenaline as Abel blinds viewers with the lights.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
For the optimal experience, plan for three distinct types of encounters over a couple of days: sunrise and sunset viewing from bird blinds along the river, plus time spent observing the birds in the fields during the daytime.
—Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 16 Sep. 2025
The sun that hits the electric blinds hardly penetrates the room, the light dances on the walls, predictable yet never the same.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
The people who turn a blind eye, who take the job, who don’t mean to do it but who do.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Some are clearly ironic, but the line between blind devotion and mocking derision is seriously mangled.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
One house that’s graced the real estate market in Arlington Heights, Illinois, is begging folks to answer that question by taking a peek at its, well, blinding interior.
—Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 13 Oct. 2025
The chaotic clip is a shot of adrenaline as Abel blinds viewers with the lights.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blind
Adjective
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One of the critical risks to patient privacy is the accidental inclusion of personally identifiable information in what is supposed to be a blinded data payload.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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When morality clauses first appeared in Hollywood in the 1920s, they were meant to protect studios from scandal—actors getting drunk, producers getting indicted, the usual mayhem.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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Clara, grieving in her own way, sneaks out, gets drunk and high and sees her boyfriend without her mom’s permission.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In all seriousness, Pascal’s nimble and witty performance as Martell dazzled audiences, both with his winning personality and beautiful, ethically non-monogamous relationship with princess Ellaria Sand.—
Catherine Mhloyi,
Them.,
29 Oct. 2025
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Not to mention, her massive rock could be spotted no matter how near or far fans were to her suite section, dazzling so bright that ticket holders in the rafters could catch a glimpse.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Bookworms can enjoy one of the many reading nooks, and everyone can gather for breakfast or dinner in the communal dining room.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
29 Oct. 2025
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For smaller patios, pair the coffee table with an outdoor chair or two and a rug for a cozy, outdoor reading nook.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Politicians should weigh genuine options and be forced, to whatever extent possible, to explain their ends, rather than treat such ideals as democracy and freedom like smoke screens for secret ones.—
Samuel Moyn,
Harpers Magazine,
16 July 2025
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The nominal aims of orders to, for example, stop anti-semitism or halt the teaching of diversity, equity and inclusion topics are smoke screens for an attempt to hobble institutions that are perceived to house a liberal elite.—
William Stafford Noble,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Then there’s the additional intrigue of just how Bocelli makes his way through the world, as a sightless person, constantly on the go.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
24 Sep. 2025
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These tiny fossorial ophidians — though not the tiniest (that title belongs to this 4-inch snake from Barbados) — are nearly sightless.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Nineteenth century reformers and religious authorities condemned the circus as an ungodly, drunken spectacle ripe with gender transgressions and obscenities.—
Time,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
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The fatal October crash is the latest of several drunken driving charges for the 53-year-old Dominguez.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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But Miles stunned the country by entering the transfer portal and eventually landing at TCU, a few weeks after the Horned Frogs eliminated Notre Dame in the Sweet 16.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Oct. 2025
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Joined by real-life magician Noah Levine, the star stunned fans with card tricks and a special surprise.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Blind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blind. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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