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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
Craig S. Smith, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
The racing veteran isn't blind to the negative sides of social media.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025
Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
Mitch and Chrissy were so bad at trying to get their buoy across the balance beam they were lapped by Bianca and Thomas… even after Bianca almost blinded her partner while whacking him in the face with her pole!
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 6 Mar. 2025
Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
Detectives had a blurry photograph of a latent print found on a window blind where the killer had entered Schubert’s home and, with more advanced technology, were able to run it through a database to find a match, according to the district attorney.
—Yash Roy, CNN, 8 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
The Government’s Course Correction The Chinese government has not been blind to these inefficiencies.
—Craig S. Smith, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
The racing veteran isn't blind to the negative sides of social media.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025
Verb
Chicago victims of credit card scam warn others to be on guard: ‘I was just blinded by my naivety’
Chicago victims of credit card scam warn others to be on guard: 'I was just blinded by my naivety'
Editorial: Donald Trump uses Democrats as stooges at address to Congress.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
Mitch and Chrissy were so bad at trying to get their buoy across the balance beam they were lapped by Bianca and Thomas… even after Bianca almost blinded her partner while whacking him in the face with her pole!
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 6 Mar. 2025
Noun
Instead of basic blinds or stiff drapes, homeowners are gravitating toward flowing linen, woven shades and layered treatments that create an effortless sense of luxury, Denney said.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
Detectives had a blurry photograph of a latent print found on a window blind where the killer had entered Schubert’s home and, with more advanced technology, were able to run it through a database to find a match, according to the district attorney.
—Yash Roy, CNN, 8 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blind
Adjective
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The bus stop is where a drunk man gave me his jacket in the rain.—
Empress Rasheem,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Mar. 2025
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His drunk mother-in-law, Nan (Jane Curtin), takes too long to share too much insignificant information.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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But Nyong’o’s custom gown sparked the most chatter among the quintet, perhaps because its handwork dazzled viewers.—
Laurie Brookins,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 Mar. 2025
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That means a better chance for dazzling auroras, so keep an eye on the skies and get your camera gear ready!—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Maneuver with ease while moving around corners and sharp turns and get in all those nooks and crannies with 8 different tools for any spot in your home including your couch or stairs.—
Carlos Mejia,
PCMAG,
25 Mar. 2025
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The primary bedroom comes with a cozy seating nook.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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
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Whether there is any fire behind this week’s apparent smoke screen of a meeting, or if Francis is even thinking about resigning is unknown to perhaps but a few of his closest allies, and probably not even them.—
Jason Horowitz,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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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
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That makes for quick, sightless control of both radio volume and climate temperature.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
11 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Barton, 42, was accused of kicking his partner, Georgia, in the head during a drunken row in 2021.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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The two brothers wake up in a daze as this week’s episode opens, not really remembering what happened during their drunken night on the boat with Chloe and Chelsea.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Related article Filipina teenager Alexandra Eala stuns five-time grand slam champion Iga Świątek to reach Miami Open semifinals Despite losing, Eala wore a beaming smile on her face before walking off the court, with the crowd applauding her for a memorable run.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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Rogen was also stunned when a Hollywood heavyweight director agreed to appear.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Bolster burn barrel safety: 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.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
17 Mar. 2025
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To prevent wildfires during a red flag warning, follow these directions: If burning is allowed in your location, make sure all burn barrels are fitted with a weighted metal cover that has holes no bigger than 3/4 of an inch.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Blind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blind. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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