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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
Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2024
Down in the garden, dead cornstalks made a pleasant rattling sound in the cold wind, for all the world like the dry rushes of a duck blind rustling in the darkness of an overcast November morning.
—Wilson H. Stover, Outdoor Life, 5 Dec. 2024
Dan Ikenson, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Sometimes, a single memory turns into an ebullient force that reverberates in people’s minds, almost like a calling or a blinding ‘Go This Way’ sign.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2024
Forgive the jargon, but if you’re dealt an ace and a queen—a strong starting hand—in the big blind, and face a mid-position open, the best strategy, according to G.T.O. poker, is to three-bet x percentage of the time and just call the other times.
—Jay Caspian Kang, The New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
What to know: This hike on the Nature Trail Loop offers scenic views and the chance to observe wildlife and visit a wildlife blind.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2024
Down in the garden, dead cornstalks made a pleasant rattling sound in the cold wind, for all the world like the dry rushes of a duck blind rustling in the darkness of an overcast November morning.
—Wilson H. Stover, Outdoor Life, 5 Dec. 2024
Verb
But sometimes certitude, righteousness, and demonization of the unconvinced blinds us to the imperative of assessing those costs and consequences.
—Dan Ikenson, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Sometimes, a single memory turns into an ebullient force that reverberates in people’s minds, almost like a calling or a blinding ‘Go This Way’ sign.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
Noun
Carbon fiber soft dusting brush: This brush is built to pick up fine dust on more delicate surfaces like blinds, lampshades, mirrors, and more.
—Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2024
Forgive the jargon, but if you’re dealt an ace and a queen—a strong starting hand—in the big blind, and face a mid-position open, the best strategy, according to G.T.O. poker, is to three-bet x percentage of the time and just call the other times.
—Jay Caspian Kang, The New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blind
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When these interact with hot water, they can get released into the tea and end up being drunk.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Fruit flies sing, get drunk and can be kept awake with caffeine, suggesting even more similarities between their brains and ours.Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 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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Next year will be another one of dazzling sky shows and offer opportunities for forging deeper connections with astronomy, said Vanessa Alarcon, an astronomical observer at Griffith Observatory.Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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Still, my husband and I knew our kitchen needed some work—we’re mostly talking minor things, from hardware updates on the cabinets to a cozy breakfast nook—and thus my hunt for easy, breezy DIY kitchen projects began.Perri Ormont Blumberg, Architectural Digest, 27 Dec. 2024
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The indoor and outdoor public spaces feature an impressive contemporary art collection with works by Jeffrey Gibson, Gerald Clarke and others, nooks for sitting and games for enjoying in the year-round sunshine.Booth Moore, WWD, 23 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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Elsewhere in Cher's memoir, the singer recalls her relationship with Gene Simmons, taking a drunken John Lennon to the Playboy Mansion and her first impression of Dolly Parton, among other anecdotes.Marina Watts, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
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There are absolutely no alterations in the story line of Born Yesterday, which is the account of Harry Brock, who climbs to the top of the junk business and proposes now to form an international cartel with the help of his drunken lawyer and a crooked congressman.THR Staff, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 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 30 Dec. 2024.
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