1
as in dumping
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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2
as in missing
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 blowing off
Dust blowing off the Sahara Desert could act like airborne fertilizer.
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Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 11 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
The constant anxiety — about wind blowing off his hat or how his hair looked under certain lighting — was gone.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
Generally, that’s when people are blowing off steam after a long day of conferencing.
—Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026
Juncheng Shang letting it all out and blowing off some steam at the Smash Room at the #DDFTennis Fan Village.
—James Hansen, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
This is to help prevent the tank from rupturing or blowing off a valve.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 28 Jan. 2026
After blowing off his first court appearance, a hack judge eventually gave McCarthy the traditional CWOF — continued without a finding.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 4 Jan. 2026
After blowing off its gaseous outer layers, its core contracts.
—Big Think, 3 Nov. 2025
Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 11 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
The constant anxiety — about wind blowing off his hat or how his hair looked under certain lighting — was gone.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
Generally, that’s when people are blowing off steam after a long day of conferencing.
—Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026
Juncheng Shang letting it all out and blowing off some steam at the Smash Room at the #DDFTennis Fan Village.
—James Hansen, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
This is to help prevent the tank from rupturing or blowing off a valve.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 28 Jan. 2026
After blowing off his first court appearance, a hack judge eventually gave McCarthy the traditional CWOF — continued without a finding.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 4 Jan. 2026
After blowing off its gaseous outer layers, its core contracts.
—Big Think, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blowing off
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Foreign governments are dumping US Treasury bonds to stabilize their currencies amid the energy shock and financial volatility triggered by the Iran war.—
Tasneem Nashrulla,
semafor.com,
19 May 2026
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Ferm Living stackable metal baskets keep you from dumping clothes in a pile.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
15 May 2026
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Is an important event missing from this date?—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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You could be forgiven for missing the name.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
17 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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Body oils, dead skin, dirt, soap scum, mineral deposits, hard water stains, and mold can stick to the walls, door, grout, and floor, leaving a grimy film.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
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Next season will see Ten Hag skipping touchline management altogether, taking up a new role as sporting director of his boyhood club back in the Netherlands, FC Twente.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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The most common issue from skipping routine fan maintenance is dust buildup.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
14 May 2026
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Many pro photogs still want a small camera for everyday carry and travel, while Gen Z and older members of Gen Alpha are ditching phones for disconnected devices.—
Jim Fisher,
PC Magazine,
14 May 2026
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Ram made a similar move for the 2025 model year, ditching its former base engine for the more powerful Cummins.—
Caleb Jacobs,
The Drive,
13 May 2026
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“Blowing off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blowing%20off. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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