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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
Tess Owen, WIRED, 2 Dec. 2024
Russia’s economy has still managed to grow during the war, largely thanks to Russian oil and gas exports to a handful of countries that have been willing to turn a blind eye to the conflict.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 28 Nov. 2024
Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 26 Nov. 2024
As a form of defense against predators, the yellow crazy ants release a burst of formic acid which can blind anyone on their trail.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2024
Movie gods, hear our prayer: may cinematic murderers never remember to shut their blinds, amen.
—Tanya Melendez, EW.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
Riggleman believes that Patel is Trump’s most dangerous selection to lead a major agency, on account of his blind loyalty to the former president and his public displays of interest in conspiracy theories.
—Tess Owen, WIRED, 2 Dec. 2024
Russia’s economy has still managed to grow during the war, largely thanks to Russian oil and gas exports to a handful of countries that have been willing to turn a blind eye to the conflict.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 28 Nov. 2024
Verb
Among his stocks in trade were shiny discs in his hatband that could blind any rivals.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 26 Nov. 2024
As a form of defense against predators, the yellow crazy ants release a burst of formic acid which can blind anyone on their trail.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Noun
Open the curtains: Curtains and blinds can hold humidity against windows and prevent proper air circulation, causing condensation.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2024
Movie gods, hear our prayer: may cinematic murderers never remember to shut their blinds, amen.
—Tanya Melendez, EW.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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Setting things in motion was the dropping off of a drunk seaman at NIS, by a Shore Patrol officer who was in a rush to a hot date and didn’t have time for a proper handoff to the MPs.Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 9 Dec. 2024
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Officers found Stewart drunk behind the wheel of a 2021 Honda Civic.Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
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While dazzling safari lodges abound across the nation, the Zannier Omaanda stands out thanks to its steadfast dedication to conservation, offering a wealth of luxury amenities while simultaneously working to protect the country’s native flora and fauna.Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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What began as a humble Yule Fest has grown into Austin's most cherished holiday tradition, featuring dazzling light displays, festive music and endless family fun.Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 17 Dec. 2024
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An adjacent dining area abuts the kitchen, which is outfitted with top-tier Wolf and Viking appliances and an eat-in island, as well as an accompanying breakfast nook.Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
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But this particular nook of West Virginia has four distinct seasons.Graham Averill, Outside Online, 9 Dec. 2024
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The concern is that this might be a kind of smoke screen.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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Any dignified motivations that had once held sway—making art for art’s sake, acting to minimize suffering—became smoke screens to distract others from my selfishness.Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 9 Sep. 2024
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That makes for quick, sightless control of both radio volume and climate temperature.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Our new unlucky heroine is terminally ill writer Sam (Lupita Nyong’o), out of the hospital on a day trip to the city when sightless monsters begin falling from the sky.A.A. Dowd, Vulture, 28 June 2024
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Besides, drunken Survivor footage is the best kind of footage.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Like one bride's tale about how she was forced to have wedding crashers kicked out of her wedding by police when their drunken behavior became too much.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The group has tried to reassure a public both stunned by Assad's fall and concerned about extremist jihadis among the rebels.ALBERT AJI AND MATTHEW LEE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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The two were eventually separated by Packers staff and game officials, but the incident left the veteran head coach stunned.Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 14 Dec. 2024
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The federal government issued $2 currency notes beginning in 1862, which first had a portrait of Alexander Hamilton on the cover.John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 16 Dec. 2024
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Farmers and policy-makers are advocating for sustainable agricultural practices such as cover cropping and reduced tillage.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Blind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blind. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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