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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Storrie was spotted leaving the Carlyle Hotel with a trail of fabric wrapped around his neck, blowing in the wind. Arushi Jacob, Variety, 5 May 2026 Plastic recycling suffered a significant blow in 2018, when China banned imports of most plastic waste. Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026 Shortly after the final whistle blew in Chelsea’s 1-0 FA Cup semi-final win over Leeds United, the players went over to take the acclaim from their supporters. Simon Johnson, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026 Videos published on social media showed the aftermath of the explosion, with a deep crater blown in the center of the road. Annabella González, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 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 5 May. 2026.

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