1
as in panting
to breathe hard, quickly, or with difficulty
that horse was really blowing after the race
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2
as in spending
to use up carelessly
each year he blows his holiday bonus on a trip to Las Vegas
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as in exploding
to break open or into pieces usually because of internal pressure
a huge crater was formed when the volcano last blew
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as in shattering
to cause to break open or into pieces by or as if by an explosive
one false move and we would be blown to bits
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as in flying
to proceed or move quickly
that car blew past us as if we were standing still
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as in fumbling
to make or do (something) in a clumsy or unskillful way
he keeps blowing every job interview that comes his way
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as in boasting
to praise or express pride in one's own possessions, qualities, or accomplishments often to excess
another self-made millionaire blowing about how much he'd achieved
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as in blooming
to produce flowers
longing for a grassy field in some far-off land where the wildflowers blow
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Recent Examples of blowing
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
4 July 2026
But rather than cede ground to an outsider, the town's residents plant TNT in every single structure, blowing them up before Lassiter can get his hands on them.
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Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 July 2026
The Green Bay Packers were arguably the NFL's most disappointing team in 2025, finishing 9-8-1 after blowing multiple double-digit leads, including a 21-3 halftime advantage in their Wild Card loss to Chicago.
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Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Auto also more effectively removes moisture from the air because once when the AC fan is shut off and it’s done cooling your space, the evaporator coil is able to drain instead of blowing back inside.
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Abby Monteil,
The Spruce,
2 July 2026
Finally, during penalties, Paraguay was up 3-2 and needed to make only one more kick before missing its last two, nearly blowing the match.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
That city's way, way stronger than whatever political wind is blowing it in any direction, right?
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Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Ellison, who is fifty-five, was slouched behind the wheel with the heater blowing on him.
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Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
That city’s way, way stronger than whatever political wind is blowing it in any direction, right?
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Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
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Technically, officials said, blowing past the deadline means Alameda County is no longer in exclusive negotiations with the Oakland Acquisition Company.
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Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
4 July 2026
But rather than cede ground to an outsider, the town's residents plant TNT in every single structure, blowing them up before Lassiter can get his hands on them.
—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 July 2026
The Green Bay Packers were arguably the NFL's most disappointing team in 2025, finishing 9-8-1 after blowing multiple double-digit leads, including a 21-3 halftime advantage in their Wild Card loss to Chicago.
—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Auto also more effectively removes moisture from the air because once when the AC fan is shut off and it’s done cooling your space, the evaporator coil is able to drain instead of blowing back inside.
—
Abby Monteil,
The Spruce,
2 July 2026
Finally, during penalties, Paraguay was up 3-2 and needed to make only one more kick before missing its last two, nearly blowing the match.
—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
That city's way, way stronger than whatever political wind is blowing it in any direction, right?
—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Ellison, who is fifty-five, was slouched behind the wheel with the heater blowing on him.
—
Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
That city’s way, way stronger than whatever political wind is blowing it in any direction, right?
—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blowing
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When panting alone cannot shed enough heat, dogs fall back on shade.
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Dogs primarily regulate heat through panting and small sweat glands in their paw pads, according to the American Kennel Club.
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The child, identified by authorities as Klieber Moran, was rescued after spending six days trapped beneath the rubble, Rodríguez said.
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After spending two years in the Chicago Cubs organization as a consultant and scout, Little restarted his managerial career with the Dodgers, reuniting with some of his former players, including Nomar Garciaparra and Derek Lowe.
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Flashes from exploding drones and missiles lit up the night, and loud booms echoed through Kyiv.
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As SkyCal flew towards Huntington Park, dozens of rounds of fireworks were seen exploding over parts of Los Angeles, just minutes after the whistles blew in Estadio Azteca, surpassing the Round of 32 for the first time since 2018.
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SoCal’s housing market growth SpaceX’s record-shattering IPO has unleashed a wave of high-end home shoppers poised to reshape Southern California’s already tight coastal housing markets.
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At the very least, the attacks have brought the war home even more poignantly for millions of Russians, shattering Putin’s narrative of the conflict as something that doesn’t affect the lives of ordinary people in his country.
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Taylor loves her Easter eggs, and there are rumors flying that Madison Square Garden is simply a bold ploy to redirect fans’ (and the media’s) attention away from where her true nuptials will be.
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So, at this point, the town of Calistoga doesn't seem willing to take a chance that flying cars will be showing up any time soon.
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With Yerry De los Santos also fumbling a bunt in the eighth, the Yanks tallied a season-high four errors on the night.
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My first few hours with the EM11 NL were marked by overshooting links, fumbling through simple selections, and occasionally wondering why anyone would voluntarily use a vertical mouse.
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Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra Android Smartwatch The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra dives in deep with you, with a rugged titanium body boasting 10ATM water resistance, ready for open-water ocean swimming.
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Kane feels like a must-have at this stage in the competition, with Haaland unlikely to disrupt that, with Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi also boasting six goals in the tournament at the time of writing.
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The story follows one family who plants bulbs, seeds and seedlings to create a rainbow of blooming flowers.
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With a touch of your grandmother’s style and blooming flowers in every patch, this quilt is our favorite pick for Southern summers.
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“Blowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blowing. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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