Thesaurus results for BLINDSIDE

blindside

verb

Definition of blindside

as in to befuddle

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Recent Examples of blindside The six-part series follows ordinary people blindsided by manipulators who know exactly how to weaponize tenant protections and turn the legal system against the very people it's supposed to protect. — Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026 Despite Tiffany Ervin wanting to blindside Rizo Velovic and flush out his idol, the group remained in lockstep on snuffing Rick's torch. — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 14 May 2026 Lusth was blindsided by his allies, including Jonathan Young and Rizo Velovic. — Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 7 May 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 See All Example Sentences for blindside

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Verb

The invisible present befuddles each generation in every age.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 July 2026
The 1,000-person guest list was impressive, expansive and, occasionally, befuddling.

— Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 4 July 2026

Definition of befuddle

Verb

Republicans use metaphor to turn unpopular policies into perky catchphrases, leaving Democrats bewildered.

— Richard Yanowitch, Mercury News, 29 July 2026
In Texas, Spain bewildered France, neutralising what has looked like the most formidable attack in the tournament.

— Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 18 July 2026

Definition of bewilder

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At the midway point, this year has already produced the most billion-dollar blockbusters since the pandemic shook up the movie theater industry.

— Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026
Portillo’s implemented a reset strategy last year amid sluggish sales, scaling back expansion plans and shaking up its executive ranks with the departure of CEO Michael Osanloo in September.

— Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of shake up

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It is filled with off-putting, perhaps even disconcerting antics, and teams don't want to add that to their locker room.

— Armando Salguero, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026
One less gory but still disconcerting video shown in court was the bodycam footage from the night in February 2024 when members of the LA County Sheriff’s Department paid a visit to Burke’s Hollywood Hills home.

— Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 22 July 2026

Definition of disconcert

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But even as the second quarter earnings season continues to blow away analysts’ expectations, not all has been rosy.

— Sarah Min, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026
Inside, the scenery is far more elaborate than in its outdoor counterparts as there is no danger of it getting bleached by the sun or blowing away.

— Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of blow away

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His views, possibly as discomfiting for some in his party as his internet history, seem almost optimized for social media virality.

— Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
Josh O’Connor and Emily Blunt are his overwhelmed disciples, imbued with discomfiting powers that could be key to making contact with these otherworldly guests.

— Eliana Dockterman, Time, 10 June 2026

Definition of discomfit

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Workers at Doherty Staffing Solutions were perplexed when strangers started calling the office in response to recruitment texts — texts the firm never sent.

— Bill Lukitsch, Boston Herald, 13 July 2026
The Wiener Kitchen diners weren’t the only Kansas Citians perplexed by this description.

— Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026

Definition of perplex

Verb

This defeat is a significant blow for The Bloodline, whose character direction has become increasingly muddled, leaving fans confused.

— Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Patrick Mahomes’ season-ending knee injury in Week 15 further marred and muddled it.

— Vahe Gregorian July 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026

Definition of muddle

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