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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With their flawless tresses blowing in the wind, the original trio (from left, Kate Jackson, Farrah Fawcett and Jaclyn Smith) locked arms during a photoshoot in June 1976. Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026 But that came only after the visitors scored the first ever goal in the stadium’s history when Guilherme Biro struck the first blow in the game’s sixth minute. Andre Fernandez, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026 That opened the door for Ramon Laureano to deliver the knockout blow in the form of an RBI single to left, ultimately handing the Red Sox a dispiriting 3-2 loss. Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026 The National Weather Service reported northeast winds of about 18 mph were blowing in Acton when the fire erupted, with temperatures around 65 degrees and 15% humidity. City News Service, Daily News, 4 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 10 Apr. 2026.

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