blind·side
ˈblīn(d)-ˌsīd 
blindsided; blindsiding; blindsides
1
: to hit unexpectedly from or as if from the blind side
blindside the quarterback
2
: to surprise unpleasantly
1
: the side away from which one is looking
2
: the side on which one that is blind in one eye cannot see
Examples of blindside in a Sentence
Verb
The quarterback was blindsided just as he was about to throw a pass.
We were all blindsided by the news of her sudden death.
Noun
He was hit on his blind side.
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Drew Gurley, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Caine’s hearing comes after Trump blindsided the Pentagon in February by firing seven top officials, including then-Joint Chiefs Chairman Air Force Gen. C.Q. Brown.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 1 Apr. 2025
Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Realistically, one tackle would probably only get you another win or so, but with how bad the Patriots’ tackles were last season, especially on Drake Maye’s blind side, an improvement at left tackle might have got you two extra wins last season.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Options like Medicare supplements and accident insurance can help make sure older adults aren't blindsided by unexpected out-of-pocket costs.
—Drew Gurley, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Caine’s hearing comes after Trump blindsided the Pentagon in February by firing seven top officials, including then-Joint Chiefs Chairman Air Force Gen. C.Q. Brown.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 1 Apr. 2025
Noun
The rookie of the year will have a full offseason under his belt to learn how to better protect himself next season, along with a top left tackle protecting his blind side.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Realistically, one tackle would probably only get you another win or so, but with how bad the Patriots’ tackles were last season, especially on Drake Maye’s blind side, an improvement at left tackle might have got you two extra wins last season.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2025
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“Blindside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blindside. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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