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as in gasped
to breathe hard, quickly, or with difficulty
that horse was really blowing after the race
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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 shattered
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 raced
to proceed or move quickly
that car blew past us as if we were standing still
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as in fumbled
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 boasted
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 blew
Filip Bondy, New York Daily News, 22 June 2026
Several hours before the whistle blew on the pitch, Norwegian fans flocked to Times Square in the heart of New York City to give their squad a proper sendoff.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026
Smoke, soot and ash blew into nearby communities.
—Sofia Saric
june 22, Miami Herald, 22 June 2026
China blew past that benchmark.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 22 June 2026
No details about which particular tire blew were available.
—Logan Smith, CBS News, 21 June 2026
Shortly after the final whistle blew for the Netherlands' 5-1 win, an announcement was made and a warning was posted on the giant video boards at both ends of the stadium.
—ABC News, 20 June 2026
The Cubs bullpen blew a five-run lead, surrendering eight runs in the seventh and eighth innings in an 8-6 loss to the Blue Jays.
—Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2026
When the final whistle blew, the Seattle crowd gave one last mighty roar as the Americans triumphantly applauded their fans, who had been in great voice the full 90 minutes.
—David Close, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
Verb
Messi somehow blew a penalty kick in the eighth minute, when teammate Lautaro Martinez was brought down by Austrian defender Stefan Posch.
—Filip Bondy, New York Daily News, 22 June 2026
Several hours before the whistle blew on the pitch, Norwegian fans flocked to Times Square in the heart of New York City to give their squad a proper sendoff.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026
Smoke, soot and ash blew into nearby communities.
—Sofia Saric
june 22, Miami Herald, 22 June 2026
China blew past that benchmark.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 22 June 2026
No details about which particular tire blew were available.
—Logan Smith, CBS News, 21 June 2026
Shortly after the final whistle blew for the Netherlands' 5-1 win, an announcement was made and a warning was posted on the giant video boards at both ends of the stadium.
—ABC News, 20 June 2026
The Cubs bullpen blew a five-run lead, surrendering eight runs in the seventh and eighth innings in an 8-6 loss to the Blue Jays.
—Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2026
When the final whistle blew, the Seattle crowd gave one last mighty roar as the Americans triumphantly applauded their fans, who had been in great voice the full 90 minutes.
—David Close, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blew
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As seen in footage shared to X and credited to Danish outlet Billed Bladet, the Queen gasped when her son headed in her direction.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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Just then, Chinouriri gasped as Slayyyter started playing in the distance, and was back to dancing in her seat.—
Leigh Nordstrom,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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Reid had already spent two seasons playing Lestat through other characters’ memories and perspectives.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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The foundation spent around $850 million to construct the Obama center, nearly three times the original $300 million estimate.—
David Greising,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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The pace of rumors concerning Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s pending wedding exploded this week, helped in large part by a big-city mayor with loose lips.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
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When the match clock ran out and Mexico held on to its single-goal lead, the plaza exploded into cheers.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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In March, prolonged high temperatures shattered dozens of records in Southern California.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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Williams arrived to find the business' windows shattered, after the roof of nearby restaurant Jay's Backyard BBQ collapsed in the blaze.—
Sabrina Franza,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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The tradition of dragon boat races was born from the story that people raced out in boats to search for the poet and threw rice into the river so fish would not eat his body.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
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Across southeast Asia, governments have raced to facilitate deployment of electric vehicles and other fuel-efficiency measures.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
19 June 2026
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Before that, when the Jets could have taken the lead on their opening drive, Allen fumbled on the Dolphins’ 1-yard line.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
12 June 2026
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The Spurs had one more chance, but Stephon Castle fumbled the inbounds pass and pandemonium at Madison Square Garden followed.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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The world’s soccer governing body first boasted about Lionel Messi’s hat trick in Argentina’s 3-0 win over Algeria.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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The Bobcats boasted entertaining players over the years, like high-flying All-Star Gerald Wallace and savvy point guard Raymond Felton, but failed to make the playoffs until Jordan became the majority owner in 2010.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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Algae bloomed late last week just days after the completion of the renovation, turning the pool from deep blue to green and murky.—
Elise Spenner,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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For the occasion, Swift wore a Givenchy by Sarah Burton gown, where flowers bloomed on the dress against a black background.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
12 June 2026
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“Blew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blew. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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