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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
Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2025
This includes blind testing and third-party audits conducted by ECCO.
—Andrew Deangelo, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 29 May 2025
With his deep tan, blinding smile and He-Man haircut, Cruise surely looked the part of a kid’s favorite toy.
—Kyle Buchanan, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2025
After years of Roman shades and bamboo blinds in kitchen windows, curtains are making a stylish comeback.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2025
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Adjective
In-Home Supportive Services provides in-home assistance to eligible aged, blind and disabled people as an alternative to out-of-home care.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2025
This includes blind testing and third-party audits conducted by ECCO.
—Andrew Deangelo, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Verb
An officer partially blinded a teen amid George Floyd protests.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 29 May 2025
With his deep tan, blinding smile and He-Man haircut, Cruise surely looked the part of a kid’s favorite toy.
—Kyle Buchanan, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Noun
Spray the cabinet front, then wipe with a damp cloth.
To prevent yellowing, protect your cabinets from direct sunlight by using shades, blinds, or curtains.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2025
After years of Roman shades and bamboo blinds in kitchen windows, curtains are making a stylish comeback.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blind
Adjective
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And rather than exact revenge on a jock bully, nerdy William gets drunk, sheds his dorky image, and becomes a party god.—
Brian Boone,
Vulture,
10 June 2025
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The victims of drunk and/or drug driving are not the only people impacted.—
Duane O. King,
Baltimore Sun,
10 June 2025
Verb
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Gone was the spectacle – Norma Desmond’s decaying mansion, the dazzling costumes.—
Jenelle Riley,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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Or stock up on items for yourself, like an anti-fatigue mat to take the strain out of standing over a counter, and a set of dazzling crystal glasses for 66 percent off.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
7 June 2025
Noun
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This means that movie nights will need to be exactly that, after dark, and sharing presentations with work colleagues will have to be undertaken in a shaded nook – or the imagery is going to appear washed out.—
Paul Ridden
June 19,
New Atlas,
19 June 2025
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According To Our Testing Redi Shade Original Blackout Pleated Paper Shade My office space is located in a small nook of my bedroom, which just so happens to have two large windows in it.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
11 June 2025
Noun
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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
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In the video, the drone travels up and down to reinforce the smoke screen, so it is only applied to the area needed.—
David Hambling,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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
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By hooking up the brains of blind rats to compasses, scientists in Japan found the sightless rodents could navigate a maze nearly as well as normally sighted rats.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
2 Apr. 2015
Adjective
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The film starred Harbour as a drunken, disillusioned Santa Claus ready to hang up his hat when his sense of heroism is stirred by a young girl whose family is taken hostage.—
Michileen Martin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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Even what seems like a one-time drunken slipup with a stranger is usually rooted in something deeper.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
11 June 2025
Verb
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The trade stunned the sport, perplexed rival executives and devastated Bostonians.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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Charlotte had stunned the Canucks with a goal at the 8:22 mark of the first period, and the game was tied 1-1 entering the final 20 minutes.—
Steve Lyttle,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2025
Noun
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All components are electric, so Valero designed covers to protect said components from the elements.—
Rima Suqi,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Secure burn barrels: If burning is permitted in your area, ensure that all burn barrels have a weighted metal cover, complete with holes no larger than 3/4 of an inch.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
21 June 2025
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“Blind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blind. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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