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blindside

[blahynd-sahyd] / ˈblaɪndˌsaɪd /
NOUN
blow
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bump concussion impact jab jolt kick punch shock slap stroke uppercut
STRONG
KO bang bash bat belt biff bop buffet clip clout clump collision crack cut ding jar knock knockout lick percussion poke pound rap slam slug smack smash sock strike swat swing swipe thrust thump thwack wallop whack whomp zap
WEAK
knuckle sandwich

Example Sentences

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He replaces Matt Fagerson at number eight, with Fagerson switching to blindside flanker.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

Pollock lines up at number eight as part of a reshaped back row that sees Ben Earl move to openside and Tom Curry come in at blindside.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

Deaves will start at openside flanker alongside blindside Alex Mann and Aaron Wainwright at No.8.

From Barron's • Nov. 20, 2025

Should Slater miss significant time, Alt likely will be Justin Herbert’s blindside protector.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 7, 2025

It was her intent to blindside Scythe Curie with it.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.