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blind

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verb

as in to dazzle
to overpower with light the bright lights in the TV studio momentarily blinded the quiz show contestants

Synonyms & Similar Words

blind

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noun

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of blind
Adjective
One infant shown in the report was starving, barely able to move, and clearly blind in one eye. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 2 Apr. 2025 Meanwhile, Donnie Yen is set to reprise his role as the highly skilled, blind assassin Caine in an upcoming Lionsgate film. Natalie Sitek, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2025
Verb
Once the Cyclops fell asleep, Odysseus blinded him. Antonis Kocheilas, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025 Supporting the boys does not mean you’re blinded to the challenges the team faces. Michael Russo, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Noun
They have been replaced by a set of stark, white blinds. Matt Lavietes, NBC News, 8 Mar. 2025 Hang opaque curtains or blinds to prevent light from infiltrating and impacting sleep.8 Limit screen use: Limit screens in the bedroom. Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 19 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for blind
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blind
Adjective
  • Rivera had been jailed at Santa Rita since May 2022, after California Highway Patrol officers arrested him on suspicion of murder for allegedly driving drunk and causing a crash that killed a woman.
    Stephanie Lam, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2025
  • How do police tell if drivers are drunk? Law enforcement agencies use a series of physical and mental exercises to determine whether drivers could be under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
    David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The Buffalo Bills quarterback — who was named last season's NFL MVP — looked dapper in an all-black ensemble while the actress dazzled in a bright red evening gown and black heels.
    Natasha Dye, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Despite some slim-pickings footage from set, the convention of global movie theater owners were dazzled by what Amazon MGM has set in motion with stars Nicholas Galitzine and Camila Mendes under director Travis Knight.
    Matt Donnelly, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The kitchen sports two islands—one steel, one quartz—and a walnut breakfast nook for casual meals.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Along with a cozy office nook, the easily repaintable Heinz-red living area has views of a Manhattan skyline and the Hudson River, while each spacious bedroom comes with expansive views and parquet floors.
    Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 8 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • That makes for quick, sightless control of both radio volume and climate temperature.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • The Senator enlists the help of Davis to provoke Staten at Gracie’s, which leads to a drunken brawl.
    Francesca Gariano, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Read is accused of striking O'Keefe with her Lexus SUV during a drunken argument and then leaving the scene, where he was found dead with signs of severe head trauma and hypothermia the next morning.
    Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • Rogen was also stunned when a Hollywood heavyweight director agreed to appear.
    Erin Jensen, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The upbeat soundtrack is a mix of pop hits, Inuktitut-language covers of pop hits and original pop music by Inuit artists.
    Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Check out his announcement and a peak at the cover below.
    Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 10 Apr. 2025

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“Blind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blind. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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