1
as in panting
to breathe hard, quickly, or with difficulty
that horse was really blowing after the race
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2
as in spending
to use up carelessly
each year he blows his holiday bonus on a trip to Las Vegas
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as in exploding
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 shattering
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 flying
to proceed or move quickly
that car blew past us as if we were standing still
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as in fumbling
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 boasting
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 blooming
to produce flowers
longing for a grassy field in some far-off land where the wildflowers blow
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Recent Examples of blowing
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
The Field of 68 pointed out that each of Duke's last four NCAA Tournament losses came by blowing a double-digit lead.
—Megan Armstrong, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Instead of blowing through your tax refund, make sure your emergency fund is fully stocked — ideally six to 12 months of living expenses — so you’re not forced to take on high-interest debt if prices keep rising.
—Jill Schlesinger, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
The Islanders are relatively healthy, but their details were sorely lacking in blowing a multigoal lead and doing so in stunning fashion.
—CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
The series came to an excruciating end Sunday with the Sox blowing a five-run lead and falling 9-7 in front of 32,737 at American Family Field.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Gusty winds up to 40 mph could create areas of blowing dust along major interstates.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 29 Mar. 2026
There is also seating on the outdoor Thomson Plaza where guests can catch the Miami breeze blowing Ultra’s music your way until curtain.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
The audience went wild, and Schwarzenegger went on to become governor and deliver on his promise to roll back a car tax increase, thereby blowing a $4-billion hole in the state budget.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
Try to find a place that will block blowing or falling debris.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
The Field of 68 pointed out that each of Duke's last four NCAA Tournament losses came by blowing a double-digit lead.
—Megan Armstrong, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Instead of blowing through your tax refund, make sure your emergency fund is fully stocked — ideally six to 12 months of living expenses — so you’re not forced to take on high-interest debt if prices keep rising.
—Jill Schlesinger, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
The Islanders are relatively healthy, but their details were sorely lacking in blowing a multigoal lead and doing so in stunning fashion.
—CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
The series came to an excruciating end Sunday with the Sox blowing a five-run lead and falling 9-7 in front of 32,737 at American Family Field.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Gusty winds up to 40 mph could create areas of blowing dust along major interstates.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 29 Mar. 2026
There is also seating on the outdoor Thomson Plaza where guests can catch the Miami breeze blowing Ultra’s music your way until curtain.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
The audience went wild, and Schwarzenegger went on to become governor and deliver on his promise to roll back a car tax increase, thereby blowing a $4-billion hole in the state budget.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
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“Blowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blowing. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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