blow in

verb

blew in; blown in; blowing in; blows in
Synonyms of blow innext

intransitive verb

: to arrive casually or unexpectedly

Examples of blow in in a Sentence

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There's a nice breeze blowing in that makes the stadium feel much more bearable. Andrew Greif, NBC news, 26 June 2026 Years earlier, our car engine had blown in the desert while caravanning with my parents and siblings. Kris Ann Valdez, Parents, 18 June 2026 Morocco suffered a blow in the 22nd minute as Ismael Saibari had to leave the pitch with an injury. Carl Anka, New York Times, 4 July 2026 The wind is going to be blowing in as of right now, which actually favors the Cubs and the under, so bettor beware. David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for blow in

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of blow in was in 1882

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“Blow in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blow%20in. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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