Definition of blindnext

blind

2 of 3

verb

as in to dazzle
to overpower with light the bright lights in the TV studio momentarily blinded the quiz show contestants

Synonyms & Similar Words

blind

3 of 3

noun

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of blind
Adjective
Last year, gossip platform Deux Moi posted a blind item saying that Swift will wear Givenchy by Sarah Burton, the designer of Princess Kate's royal wedding gown back in 2011. Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 2 July 2026 The ribs Riles has planned, prepped, and thought about for months have been judged blind and on-site, at a table specially set for the judges underneath his massive tent. Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026
Verb
Dust blinds every two weeks and clean them at least twice each year to maintain a fresh, healthy home. Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 1 July 2026 Police gathered and dispersed — those in uniform and those in plainclothes, all with badges that seemed to glitter everywhere, blinding her. Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
Noun
Let sunlight in during the day and close blinds at night to keep heat inside. Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026 The Importance of Custom Curtains in Modern Interiors The curtains and window blinds market in 2025 is projected to reach $27.1 billion and is expected to continue to grow. Lyssanoel Frater, jsonline.com, 20 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for blind
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blind
Adjective
  • Fake controversies that always tilt against one specific viewpoint and ideology that they are too blinded to understand.
    Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
  • 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
  • Jenny Racicot, who lives in Maine, told Politico that Platner entered her home in 2021 while drunk and assaulted her.
    Kimberlee Kruesi, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • As if Taylor Swift’s wedding and the nation’s 250th birthday weren’t reason enough to celebrate, Beyoncé is giving fans an excuse to be drunk in love.
    Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 4 July 2026
Verb
  • Since that dazzling run in 2019, however, the 22-year-old hasn’t advanced that far again.
    Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • Over time, composers and performers also revealed its expressive side, with the double bass carrying melodies and handling dazzling solo passages.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 July 2026
Noun
  • Doggy dens and cat cubbies Cozy sleeping nooks built into under-stair cavities, cabinet bases, or custom millwork, giving pets a den of their own that disappears into the architecture.
    Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026
  • That's why certain fruits and vegetables with lots of nooks and crannies—like raspberries, blackberries, lettuce, cilantro, green onions, and basil—are more likely to harbor the parasite and cause illness.
    Alice Park, Time, 8 July 2026
Noun
  • Following initial reports last month that the event would be held at Madison Square Garden, some theorized that the choice could be an elaborate smoke screen to divert attention from the couple’s real wedding plans.
    Jake Offenhartz, Fortune, 2 July 2026
  • Yet others have theorized that the MSG buzz could be an elaborate smoke screen to throw off attention to the couple's real wedding plans.
    CBS News, CBS News, 27 June 2026
Adjective
  • Experts stated that there is still more to be known about the mechanism by which these sightless cells perceive the game or understand their objectives.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Mar. 2026
  • 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
Adjective
  • The pseudonymous title character, a depressed, drunken, belligerent twenty-six-year-old advice columnist, has no real hardships of his own and is cursed by doubt.
    Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 1 July 2026
  • On the personal side, Beth and Rip both attempt to connect with Carter in last week’s episode after his drunken acts in episode 7.
    Brayden Garcia July 1, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • In the 2008 Batman sequel, Ledger stunned as the unpredictable Joker, a performance for which the late Australian actor won a posthumous Oscar.
    Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026
  • Forte was stunned to learn that the tower was closed to the public and saddened to see its sorry state.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

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“Blind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blind. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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