as in surprising
causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness
the last-minute blindsiding allegations that almost derailed the candidate's campaign
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blindsiding
Adjective
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So how these sports gambling firms are behaving in response to these new state taxes is hardly surprising.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025 -
However, Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal has revealed a rather surprising update on the Raiders' wide receiver room, noting that Thornton — not Bech — may be in line for significant playing time than his fellow rookie.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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There doesn’t seem to be anything untoward or disconcerting about this interest in physical health and well-being.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The young actor has a disconcerting awareness of the roiling potential of his changing body.—
Doreen St. Félix,
The New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In his startling, sudden rise from making his pro debut at the High-A level in April, to his big league debut last week, Tolle has thrown 97 innings across 19 starts and one relief appearance in 2025.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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The most startling revelation is that a thought keyword could activate the computer.—
Jason Snyder,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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That shift in tone can be jarring for the customer.—
Rachel Lyubovitzky,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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But to place Daniels so far ahead of Jackson so soon is jarring.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The impressive amount of hair on the top of his head owes everything to United’s shocking results on the field.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
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Seeing the Packers miss the playoffs would be a shocking outcome for the 2025 season.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And aren’t our real-life romantic complications bewildering enough?—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
4 Sep. 2025
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Its ginormous investments in higher-value, tech-heavy sectors from smartphones to autos to semiconductors to biotechnology are disrupting the global landscape at bewildering speed.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The highlight of the weekend, aside from time with friends and family, was witnessing my buddy Brian get his first hole-in-one, which was amazing!—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Most amazing, the entire Adobe Suite was still on the computer.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Five weeks after going public with a stunning 250% first-day pop, Figma is coming back down to Earth.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
4 Sep. 2025
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Players will visit stunning new locations, solve intricate puzzles, battle dangerous cultists, and encounter an epic new enemy in a classically thrilling Indiana Jones adventure.—
Griff Griffin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Blindsiding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blindsiding. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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