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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

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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

Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh plans to use Joe Alt as Justin Herbert’s blindside protector in the wake of Rashawn Slater’s season-ending injury.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 9, 2025

The experienced Tadhg Beirne has being picked at blindside flanker ahead of Ollie Chessum, who had made a particularly strong case for inclusion.

From BBC • Jul. 17, 2025

Better to prepare her for the worst than let it blindside her.

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia

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