blow away

verb

Definition of blow awaynext
as in to overcome
to defeat by a large margin the chess prodigy completely blew away the reigning world champion

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Recent Examples of blow away The day before the final, thunderstorms blew away the worst of the smoke. — Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026 Deadline first reported last month that Scott had declared the film his next project after being blown away by Thorne’s adaptation. — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 22 July 2026 And how does a community change, evolve, and embrace the new when the old landmarks of life are – literally or metaphorically – blown away? — Stephanie Hanes, Christian Science Monitor, 21 July 2026 Speaking with Entertainment Weekly in 2017, original Sheldon Cooper actor Jim Parsons admitted he was blown away by Armitage’s portrayal of the character. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for blow away
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blow away
  1. overcome
  2. bomb
  3. bury
  4. upset
  5. whip
  6. throw
  7. master
  8. skin
Verb
  • The team overcame significant injuries to finish 12-5 last season and win a playoff game as Shanahan finished fifth in voting for NFL Coach of the Year.
    — Josh Dubow, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026
  • For example, while Messi may be today’s superstar, he was overcome by a coordinated system; so investing in the organization is critical.
    — Bhaskar Chakravorti, Fortune, 25 July 2026
Definition of overcome
Verb
  • The alleged joke bombed, greeted by the dinner attendees with silence.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 25 July 2026
  • Bahrain and Kuwait secretly sent fighter jets to bomb Iran, marking their first such attacks, sources told the Journal.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 25 July 2026
Definition of bomb
Verb
  • She is also buried at the estate, which her family has owned for over 500 years.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 23 July 2026
  • Another one of Meghan’s photos shows the family’s visit to Althorp, the ancestral home of Princess Diana, and the place where she is buried.
    — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
Definition of bury
Verb
  • Cal Poly opened the year by upsetting Big West conference favorite UC Santa Barbara, positioning the men’s team for its first undefeated dual-meet season since moving to Division I in 1994.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 July 2026
  • Should unseeded Wrexham upset the odds to win both games, a semi-final against Danish champions Koge would be next up in another mini-tournament featuring Gintra of Lithuania and Scotland’s Hearts.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of upset
Verb
  • Iguanas usually go viral for other reasons Iguanas are usually quick-moving and run away from their would-be captors with their long tails whipping behind them.
    — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 24 July 2026
  • The attorney questioned whether a person would be able to smell alcohol at the same time that wind generated by 18-wheelers and other vehicles whipping by on the highway was blowing, as was occurring during the officer’s time with Hampton.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
Definition of whip
Verb
  • Jericho pulled out a bag of sand and threw the sand into Ciampa’s eyes, shades of AEW Beach Break.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Shoutout to any restaurant that throws a few of those puppies in with the check.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of throw
Verb
  • The warrior who masters these qualities can recognize openings others miss and act without hesitation.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Engelbert might never master how to effectively dap and tuck it in like NBA commissioner Adam Silver expertly knows how to greet his players.
    — Candace Buckner, New York Times, 27 July 2026
Definition of master
Verb
  • From her home in Sedley, Virginia, Dot skinned, blanched, cooked, and packaged her signature nuts.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 23 July 2026
  • Onion skins to add nutrients to soil, either through compost heap or by placing scraps directly in the dirt.
    — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 7 July 2026
Definition of skin

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