1
as in to dump
to end a usually intimate relationship with
before she embarks on another relationship, she should try to figure out why all those other men have blown her off
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2
as in to skip
to fail to attend
blew off the committee meeting, thinking that it would just be a colossal waste of time
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Recent Examples of blow off
With his superbly powerful deep close in the Belmont, that fog has been blown off: Sovereignty is the undisputed leader of his Class of 2025.
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Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
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Did you just get blown off?
—Usa Today, USA Today, 7 June 2025
Clouds of dust blown off the Saharan Desert into the southeastern U.S. could affect local weather and make sunrises and sunsets particularly vivid
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—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 30 May 2025
Rockies starter Antonio Senzatela wasn’t blown off the mound, a la Charlie Brown, but the Yankees knocked him around for four runs on six hits over 4 1/3 innings.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 25 May 2025
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Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
Read the full Gemini Daily Horoscope Cancer (June 22 - July 22)
Did you just get blown off?
—Usa Today, USA Today, 7 June 2025
Clouds of dust blown off the Saharan Desert into the southeastern U.S. could affect local weather and make sunrises and sunsets particularly vivid
By Meghan Bartels edited by Dean Visser
Join Our Community of Science Lovers!
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 30 May 2025
Rockies starter Antonio Senzatela wasn’t blown off the mound, a la Charlie Brown, but the Yankees knocked him around for four runs on six hits over 4 1/3 innings.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blow off
Verb
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After the recent spike in oil, investors should dump or bet against shares of automakers and airlines, while buying some technology stocks over the next month, if history is any guide.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
18 June 2025
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Fans jumped at the chance to pair Jeremiah with Iris, a move that left Huda single and immediately at risk of getting dumped from the villa.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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In these cases, the captain and operations team may decide to shorten or skip a port to ensure repairs are completed safely and efficiently, minimizing disruption to the overall cruise experience.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Or a woman who skips mammograms because of out-of-pocket costs, only to face a late-stage cancer diagnosis that might have been caught years earlier.—
Jane Tavares,
The Conversation,
17 June 2025
Verb
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Instead, use a broth, beer, or water seasoned with aromatics like onion, garlic, bay leaves, or other seasonings to enhance the flavor of the meat, not detract from it.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
23 June 2025
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The State Department doubled the number of emergency evacuation flights for American citizens leaving Israel and is evacuating nonessential staff from the U.S. Embassy in Lebanon, the Associated Press reported.—
Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
23 June 2025
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The Pacers missed their first eight shots and got down 10-2.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2025
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Eliza felt her body becoming alive for the first time, coursing through with a vitality of pure sensation that had been missing for her entire teenage existence.—
Siouxzi Connor
June 20,
Literary Hub,
20 June 2025
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The former Victoria's Secret model ditched her lace bodysuit in a few wedding photos, and later changed into a strapless gown designed by Galia Lahav for her reception.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
23 June 2025
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Microsoft and Google have warned users for some time now to ditch passwords for passkeys.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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“Blow off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blow%20off. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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