as in snowed under
to defeat by a large margin
the chess prodigy completely blew away the reigning world champion
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Recent Examples of blew away
Given Smith’s busy schedule, the studio had to stick to the production schedule and took meetings with several candidates before landing on Swab, who blew away not only the studio execs but the star of the film as well.
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Justin Kroll, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Justin Kroll, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blew away
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There’s a terrific 15-16 track album buried in here, but, at the end of the day, nobody enjoys digging for the jewels — especially after waiting to see them for seven years.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
25 Sep. 2025
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Kirk is not being buried at First United Methodist Church in Phoenix, Pastor David Rennick said.—
Stephanie Murray,
AZCentral.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Earlier this month, Tunisian officials rejected the group’s claim that a drone bombed one of its main vessels.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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There was a time not long ago when boats coming out of Venezuela were beloved, not bombed.—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
22 Sep. 2025
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Folding whipped topping gently into the pudding mixture keeps the filling fluffy and mousse-like.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
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Let’s look at one of his near-misses on Sunday, when the Panthers played a remarkably good game and whipped Atlanta, 30-0, in their home opener.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Sep. 2025
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New York overcame strong winds and a five-run lead by the Chicago Cubs to win Tuesday night’s showdown.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Beyond fusion reactor walls Pan Hongtao, a researcher at the Institute of Plasma Physics, said the team overcame materials, sensors, and control systems hurdles to build the platform.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Sep. 2025
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For more than a century, scientists have documented how rising fossil fuel emissions increase heat-trapping gases in the atmosphere, upsetting the natural balance and warming the planet.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
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In a calmer state, your stress doesn’t come out sideways and upset your children.—
Juli Fraga,
Time,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Of course Tamra threw Gina right under that particular bus.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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Considering Gabriel completed each of his three passes and threw for a touchdown in his lone appearance this season, some have wondered if Sanders will ever be more than a third-stringer.—
Hunter Simpson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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Viewing their actions and ideas strictly through a Cold War lens has oversimplified Korean hopes and ambitions and flattened the complexity of their post-liberation experience.—
Kornel Chang
September 19,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
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This grass forms large clumps of narrow, flattened green leaves from which rise upright flowering stalks bearing narrow flower plums.—
Sheryl Geerts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Sep. 2025
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In other words, Kershaw has mastered the art of run prevention.—
Wayne G. McDonnell,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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When Takeshi had mastered math, his father invited other local kids to their house for tutoring.—
Shawn Price,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Blew away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blew%20away. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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