as in to befuddle
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of blindside
For executives seeking to avoid being blindsided by an exponential wave of change brought on by teaming AI with expansive computing power, now is the time to reflect on the implications.
—
Nathan Warren, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2024
And now, after helping to blindside tribe mate Anika Dhar, Andy is set to make Mergatory on tonight’s pivotal episode.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 23 Oct. 2024
Maryland trailed 17-10 early in the fourth quarter when Edwards was blindsided by defensive tackle Carmine Bastone and lost possession.
—Patrick Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 12 Oct. 2024
Israel was blindsided and struggled to respond, but Netanyahu has never accepted responsibility for the intelligence and security failings and says an inquiry will come after the war.
—NBC News, 8 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for blindside 
Nathan Warren, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2024
And now, after helping to blindside tribe mate Anika Dhar, Andy is set to make Mergatory on tonight’s pivotal episode.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 23 Oct. 2024
Maryland trailed 17-10 early in the fourth quarter when Edwards was blindsided by defensive tackle Carmine Bastone and lost possession.
—Patrick Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 12 Oct. 2024
Israel was blindsided and struggled to respond, but Netanyahu has never accepted responsibility for the intelligence and security failings and says an inquiry will come after the war.
—NBC News, 8 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for blindside
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blindside
Verb
-
But no one was more befuddled by their presence than Fallon himself, who couldn’t even bring himself to go through the motions of the interview.Kate Lindsay, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
-
The Crimson Tide’s case consists of wins over No. 7 Georgia, No. 15 South Carolina and No. 21 Missouri, judged against three losses: to Vanderbilt by five, at Playoff-bound Tennessee and last week’s befuddling 24-3 defeat at Oklahoma.Kennington Smith III, The Athletic, 1 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
When Daphna posed the question to the room, Annie looked bewildered.Julia Whelan Krish Seenivasan Lance Neal, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
-
TikTok user Shannon Dudley Jr., a commercial fisherman from Everglades City, Florida, shared a video of the strange sight that has bewildered viewers.Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
Verb
-
But Lydia and Paul needed to have their lives shaken up, and that’s what trying to sell this house has done to them and for them.Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
-
The Philadelphia Phillies are reportedly looking to shake up their roster following a lackluster postseason run in the 2024 postseason.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
This is disconcerting in a number of ways—women are a majority of the electorate and vote at a higher rate than men—so this could explain any discrepancies between the final poll estimates (coming Sunday and Monday) and the actual vote outcome.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
-
See my detailed discussion on this disconcerting matter of privacy intrusions and what to watch out for, at the link here.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
Verb
-
More than 10 years after Smash was cancelled, Katharine McPhee is still blown away by Megan Hilty's performances.Tommy McArdle, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
-
He was blown away, and finally agreed to be part of it.Denise Quan, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
But overjoyed liberals seem to again have a discomfiting ally in Trump, who released a curious post-collapse statement that appeared to heap ridicule on Putin.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
-
This new perspective has been a discomfiting change to many.Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 11 Nov. 2024
Verb
-
At first, Benji’s friends and family were perplexed.Amelia Tait, WIRED, 5 Dec. 2024
-
Dollar said she was perplexed by the explanation because her supervisor Kado-Fong had been trying to get the OK to have Dollar receive training to prepare her for the technician role.Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Now that appears more muddled: The economic momentum remains, but inflation looks stuck at levels far below the peak — yet still too high for policymakers' comfort.Courtenay Brown, Axios, 27 Nov. 2024
-
In essence, here is a fascinating bit of history about the Pacific War that’s muddled by Li’s desire to make the very construction of his documentary the framework of said history.Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 23 Nov. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near blindside
Cite this Entry
“Blindside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blindside. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share