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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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2
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
Grant had half a sack but was blown off the ball on multiple running plays Sunday.
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2025
Quote of the day Torres spoke to CNN after an explosion at a Bronx apartment building blew off a part of the high-rise.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
The video, however, allowed the cast to blow off steam from the siblings’ heavy trajectory in let-loose fashion.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Sep. 2025
On Monday, the Basnight Bridge was temporarily closed after a modular home blew off its trailer.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 17 Sep. 2025
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2025
Quote of the day Torres spoke to CNN after an explosion at a Bronx apartment building blew off a part of the high-rise.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
The video, however, allowed the cast to blow off steam from the siblings’ heavy trajectory in let-loose fashion.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Sep. 2025
On Monday, the Basnight Bridge was temporarily closed after a modular home blew off its trailer.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blow off
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While index funds have made markets more accessible and slashed management fees, BlackRock's Fink said that the funds are considered the ultimate long-term investors, and unlike active investors, don't usually dump stocks when corporate governance issues arise.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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Tropical Storm Melissa is effectively parked in the central Caribbean, dumping devastating amounts of rain on Haiti and Jamaica that has already claimed at least three lives and destroyed one bridge.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
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Underly drew further criticism for skipping a state Capitol hearing on the issue to accept an award at her alma mater.—
Molly Beck,
jsonline.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Mora scored twice against Spain to rescue a draw in the group stage, first skipping into the box after a nutmeg and a neat one-two and curling into the corner before a snapshot volley at the far post.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Bagsmart Tech Organizer Nothing feels messier than cords tangled at the bottom of your bag mid-travel day, which is why this smart tech organizer never leaves my suitcase.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Oct. 2025
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After September’s move, Kalshi traders quickly repriced the rest of 2025, concentrating on a two-cut scenario (October and December) and leaving a tail for only one more cut or, less likely, a larger November–December adjustment.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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As head coach Enzo Maresca made clear after the game, Palmer’s stardust will always be missed but Estevao is helping fill the void.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Winter break is increasingly becoming a time when families seek to ditch holiday stress and head to a destination where the focus is on time spent together without the pressure of having to plan daily activities.—
Suzanne Wright,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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Airbnb's 2025/2026 winter report reveals families are ditching big resorts for quiet charm and unexpected shores.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Blow off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blow%20off. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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