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Recent Examples of blindside
Sutta wasn’t the only original Pussycat Doll to be blindsided by the group’s 2026 reunion.
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Zack Sharf, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
The federal judge overseeing the case also appeared to be blindsided by the settlement.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Further, credit card devaluations are seldom announced far in advance and can often blindside people by reducing the value of stockpiled rewards.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
There are cheerful barging amateurs, happy to be bounced about, and there are prowling malevolences, waiting for the moment to blindside someone or chuck an elbow in their face.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 16 Dec. 2025
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Zack Sharf, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
The federal judge overseeing the case also appeared to be blindsided by the settlement.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Further, credit card devaluations are seldom announced far in advance and can often blindside people by reducing the value of stockpiled rewards.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
There are cheerful barging amateurs, happy to be bounced about, and there are prowling malevolences, waiting for the moment to blindside someone or chuck an elbow in their face.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 16 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blindside
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Expecting to catch their limit this week, the Dodgers were instead befuddled by the Miami Marlins, who had most of the answers from the mound and just enough from the plate.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
29 Apr. 2026
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This description recalls what leadership expert Jason Wild previously told Fortune about how AI tools are probabilistic, befuddling managers everywhere.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Gasly seems faintly bewildered by the designation.—
Maxwell Adler,
Vanity Fair,
27 Apr. 2026
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Netizens were bewildered by the latest pivot, resulting in plenty of mockery on social media.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
16 Apr. 2026
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Unhappy with just one-sided success, however, Ohtani shook up his routine with early on-field batting practice Monday.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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Without question, the Eldridge callup is the simplest and most obvious way for the Giants to shake up a lifeless lineup, although he’s blocked at his natural position.—
Andy Behrens,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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There was also some disconcerting history to consider.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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There are plenty of inconveniences frequent air travelers have become accustomed to, from long security lines to shrinking overhead storage bins, but few are as disconcerting as heavy turbulence in flight.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Apr. 2026
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Turn on the fan, and the moving air will blow away the lighter chaff.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Apr. 2026
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Luckily the unexpected havoc didn’t blow away all the good vibes.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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The video is especially discomfiting when Trump’s spiritual adviser Paula White compares the president to Jesus Christ.—
Serge Schmemann,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2026
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But Sexistential may discomfit listeners for reasons other than ageism.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
11 Mar. 2026
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As Season 3 of Euphoria continues to stir up some controversy, one of the show’s stars is perplexed by Cassie’s (Sydney Sweeney) OnlyFans storyline.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2026
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Baer appeared perplexed by this coy pretense of innocence.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Especially among activists and academics, this explosion of identities has muddled Crenshaw’s neat system of greater and lesser disadvantage.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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But somewhere along the way the message of gratitude and goodwill got muddled.—
Eric Thomas,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Blindside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blindside. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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