1
as in to dump
to end a usually intimate relationship with
before she embarks on another relationship, she should try to figure out why all those other men have blown her off
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as in to skip
to fail to attend
blew off the committee meeting, thinking that it would just be a colossal waste of time
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Recent Examples of blow off
What could be a better way to blow off some grief than turning up the amps and howling out more Kimbrough deep cuts?
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Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 7 May 2026
Northeast and south side gutters still clog with Ash leaves, don’t seem to blow off until high wind days.
—Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Chicago Police Superintendent James Conlisk responded by saying the Cubs might welcome a riotous crowd in the summer if the season went astray, blowing off their request.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
And then, those stars shine brightly and blow off the material surrounding them.
—Big Think, 17 Apr. 2026
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Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 7 May 2026
Northeast and south side gutters still clog with Ash leaves, don’t seem to blow off until high wind days.
—Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Chicago Police Superintendent James Conlisk responded by saying the Cubs might welcome a riotous crowd in the summer if the season went astray, blowing off their request.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
And then, those stars shine brightly and blow off the material surrounding them.
—Big Think, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blow off
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Smaller ski resorts around the state were made to trust Mother Nature’s timing more than ever, stretching out their operating days as far as possible with the snow dumped by sporadic storms.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2026
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The premiere episode features an enticing premise, where Josh gets dumped for sleeping too long post-hibernation.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
22 May 2026
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Rusak argued that runoffs favor Paxton because base voters with the strongest attachment to candidates turn out at higher rates, while casual primary voters often skip the second round.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 May 2026
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The decision to continue to skip stops in Haiti comes as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) extended its ban on United States aircraft operating in and around Haiti until September.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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Soon after leaving school, the organization Fighting Words changed that for me.—
Via Riverhead,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Rather than leave existing clients in the lurch, Lee allowed IDW to essentially inherit those accounts, allowing the fledgling business to become profitable within its first year of operation.—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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Two missing California children were recovered in Mexico nearly two years after their father allegedly fled with them following their mother’s killing, authorities said.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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Like any good host, Twain kept us on the edge of our seats with multiple wardrobe changes as the show went on, ditching the bangs for a classic curly look.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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At the 2023 Genesis Invitational, Rai ditched his own practice regimen to watch his idol, Tiger Woods, play in the pro-am, not caring what others would think about the choice.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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His numbers may look ordinary (15 points on 5-of-13 shooting) but those two spot-up 3s and beautiful baby-jumper pullup that kissed off the glass got San Antonio out of an offensive rut.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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After the ball kissed off the glass and went in, the 7-footer smiled broadly.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Blow off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blow%20off. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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