as in swollen
enlarged beyond normal from internal pressure
if the tin can is blown, throw it away—the food inside is spoiled
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
2
as in spent
to use up carelessly
each year he blows his holiday bonus on a trip to Las Vegas
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in exploded
to break open or into pieces usually because of internal pressure
a huge crater was formed when the volcano last blew
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in blasted
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
5
as in sped
to proceed or move quickly
that car blew past us as if we were standing still
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
6
as in murdered
to make or do (something) in a clumsy or unskillful way
he keeps blowing every job interview that comes his way
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
7
as in bragged
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in bloomed
to produce flowers
longing for a grassy field in some far-off land where the wildflowers blow
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of blown
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.
—
Ca Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2026
Earlier, the agency reported that crews had observed that the fire was producing flying embers blown by the wind to create other spot fires.
—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.
—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
The daffodils were almost blown, snow was on the way.
—
Lindsay Turner,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
The final whistle has not blown.
—
Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Reading through all the positive comments Julie says has blown her and her dad away.
—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.
—
Kansas City Star Weather Bot,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
Verb
The sobering reality, however, is that this is a 35-48 team that already has been blown too far off course.
—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.
—
Ca Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2026
Earlier, the agency reported that crews had observed that the fire was producing flying embers blown by the wind to create other spot fires.
—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.
—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
The daffodils were almost blown, snow was on the way.
—
Lindsay Turner,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
The final whistle has not blown.
—
Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Reading through all the positive comments Julie says has blown her and her dad away.
—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.
—
Kansas City Star Weather Bot,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blown
Adjective
-
When fluid pools in tissue instead of draining, the results can include facial puffiness, swollen limbs, bloating and a general heavy or fatigued feeling.
-
Most people who are infected with West Nile virus will not develop symptoms, but those who do may experience a mild form of the illness, which can include fever, headache, body aches, swollen lymph glands or a rash, according to the IDOH.
Verb
-
By the time many of these rising talents were accruing debt in graduate writing programs, the dream of a sustainable career in the nonprofit theater had already gasped its last breath.
-
The crowd of 39,077 at Citi Field gasped and even applauded some when the replay was shown on the large videoboard in center.
Verb
-
As internet rumors swirled that the couple would marry that day in Rhode Island, Swift and Kelce spent the evening in New York City instead.
-
While much of the source material comes from elsewhere, the cumulative mood is extremely personal to an artist who has spent his life helping the greats find true expression.
Verb
-
Rey exploded on Ethan with 10-count punches, but a tilt-a-whirl was countered by Page with a sitout faceplant.
-
The package exploded when the victims arrived, according to Thibault.
Verb
-
His first, laying the ball back to Mbappe, who blasted into the far corner with his weaker left foot, illustrated the potent mix of Olise’s eye for a pass and the ruthless finishing of his team-mates.
-
Jackson Merrill blasted a ball to left-center field leading off, and, two outs later, Jake Cronenworth drove in two runs with a shot to right-center.
Verb
-
District Attorney Nathan Hochman said 33 vehicles safely drove past the area before Bickham sped down the freeway.
-
Bill Gates and Warren Buffett sped things up with their Giving Pledge, asking billionaire signers to give away their money during their lifetimes.
Verb
-
If Dennis is murdered or missing, wouldn’t Brian and associates know about it?
-
Investigators are still determining what led up to the altercation, how the victim was murdered, and the suspect's motive.
Verb
-
The president bragged about that record when reacting to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's preferred candidates' recent sweep in three Democratic primaries on June 23 for Congress.
-
In addition to being a great student, Maddie is a skilled softball player, which her mom Jamie Lynn bragged about in May 2022.
Cite this Entry
“Blown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blown. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
