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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
Trump blew off a question about friction between Musk and Rubio when a reporter asked him to weigh in from the Oval Office after the Times report published.
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Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 8 Mar. 2025
During World War II, the theater stayed open and became a haven for soldiers passing through the area who wanted to relax with a show or blow off steam by performing in one themselves.
—Kathryn Varn, Axios, 3 Apr. 2025
This game was tied at the half, then blown off its hinges by a 29-7 Bruins run in the third quarter.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Unable to find the right gear, the Wild finally stalled and got their doors, windows and tires blown off at home for the umpteenth time this season.
—Michael Russo, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
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Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 8 Mar. 2025
During World War II, the theater stayed open and became a haven for soldiers passing through the area who wanted to relax with a show or blow off steam by performing in one themselves.
—Kathryn Varn, Axios, 3 Apr. 2025
This game was tied at the half, then blown off its hinges by a 29-7 Bruins run in the third quarter.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Unable to find the right gear, the Wild finally stalled and got their doors, windows and tires blown off at home for the umpteenth time this season.
—Michael Russo, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blow off
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The dogs were reported by passersby who alerted the KC Pet Project that dogs appeared to be dumped and roaming the area.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
18 Apr. 2025
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Atmospheric rivers out West also tend to dump their heaviest rain over the open water in the Pacific, because the storms they’re associated with typically peak in strength there.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
18 Apr. 2025
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Millet plays with the title and with the idea of atavism, in which an ancient trait asserts itself by skipping forward a few generations to suddenly appear in the gene pool.—
Heather Scott Partington,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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Shark is hosting an epic sale with discounts across its most popular models, and these deals up to 51% off are too good to skip.—
Megan Schaltegger,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Apr. 2025
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Prosecutors accused Read of striking O’Keefe with her SUV then leaving him to die in the snow.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Four defeats in their first five outings left the team in a lowly sixth in the eight-team division, seven points behind Swansea City in fifth.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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In two weeks, loan holders will start the process of taking money from the paychecks of borrowers who've missed their payments for 270 days or more.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Please pray for the repose of his soul and for all of us who will miss him so very much.—
Bluesky Social,
Bluesky Social,
21 Apr. 2025
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The 10-year yield rose half a percentage point in just a few days, one of its quickest moves ever, as investors also ditched stocks and the U.S. dollar.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2025
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Join me in ditching denim this spring by shopping similar styles, plus lookalike shirts and tote bags, below.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Blow off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blow%20off. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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