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
Soon, Ivy, now calling herself Marilyn, and making Monroe-like diva demands, threatens to blow off the show’s first performance.
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Jesse Green, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
The Wolves were thoroughly out-played again Thursday in Game 2, getting their doors blown off in the third quarter en route to a 118-103 loss in Oklahoma City.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 23 May 2025
The fact that Soto blew off the network was only the first sign of his darkening state of mind.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
One image shows a local church with its roof blown off.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 19 May 2025
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Jesse Green, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
The Wolves were thoroughly out-played again Thursday in Game 2, getting their doors blown off in the third quarter en route to a 118-103 loss in Oklahoma City.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 23 May 2025
The fact that Soto blew off the network was only the first sign of his darkening state of mind.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
One image shows a local church with its roof blown off.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blow off
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Credential dumps from breached companies are traded daily on the dark web.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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To stay on the show, each Islander must couple up with another Islander or risk being dumped from the villa.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
5 June 2025
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And while hot tubs and saunas seem like innocent relaxation, those with uncontrolled heart conditions should skip the heat.—
Novant Health,
Charlotte Observer,
6 June 2025
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While Sovereignty skipped the Triple Crown's middle jewel, the bay colt wasn't completely out of the news.—
Alex Sundby
June 6,
CBS News,
6 June 2025
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After Naomi’s birth, Parker-Tyus returned with some of her strongest stats—even after a tough pregnancy that left her weak and sick.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
10 June 2025
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In one case, the person had left the state overnight.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
10 June 2025
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The recent wave of popularity sparked by the game’s youngest stars — including Fever guard Caitlin Clark, who missed her fourth straight game with a left quadriceps strain — have brought a new sense of appreciation from players both veteran and new.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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Dom missed an awkward 619 and Octagon Jr. regained control.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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For the final version of the maitake mushroom ($19), Joyce ditched the ranch idea and decided on an allium aioli and a potion bottle of malt vinegar on the side.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2025
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For younger generations, recession-proofing their budget has meant ditching a real therapist for a bot stand-in.—
Fiorella Valdesolo,
Vogue,
10 June 2025
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“Blow off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blow%20off. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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