as in swollen
enlarged beyond normal from internal pressure
if the tin can is blown, throw it away—the food inside is spoiled
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as in spent
to use up carelessly
each year he blows his holiday bonus on a trip to Las Vegas
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as in exploded
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 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
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as in sped
to proceed or move quickly
that car blew past us as if we were standing still
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as in murdered
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 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
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as in bloomed
to produce flowers
longing for a grassy field in some far-off land where the wildflowers blow
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Recent Examples of blown
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Colen instead sought permission from a local mayor, whose office advised him to collect sand that had naturally blown from Sword Beach onto a neighboring road.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Potential effects outlined by the NWS include the risk of unsecured objects being blown around and a few power outages.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025
Residents may wish to take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other lightweight outdoor objects that may be blown around in the strong winds.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2025
Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2025
Wayne Township had blown past its budget for utility bill assistance by August.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 28 Oct. 2025
Puntapalooza for long stretches, blown assignments, endless penalties, all erased by magical fourth quarters.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 26 Oct. 2025
Verb
Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Colen instead sought permission from a local mayor, whose office advised him to collect sand that had naturally blown from Sword Beach onto a neighboring road.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Potential effects outlined by the NWS include the risk of unsecured objects being blown around and a few power outages.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025
Residents may wish to take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other lightweight outdoor objects that may be blown around in the strong winds.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2025
Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2025
Wayne Township had blown past its budget for utility bill assistance by August.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 28 Oct. 2025
Puntapalooza for long stretches, blown assignments, endless penalties, all erased by magical fourth quarters.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 26 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blown
swollen
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He was followed by an interested female, her behind swollen red.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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However, when Taylor’s doctor dilated his eyes, the optic nerves, which connect the eyes to the brain, were found to be completely swollen.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Blown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blown. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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