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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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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
Trump blew off a question about friction between Musk and Rubio when a reporter asked him to weigh in from the Oval Office after the Times report published.
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Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 8 Mar. 2025
During World War II, the theater stayed open and became a haven for soldiers passing through the area who wanted to relax with a show or blow off steam by performing in one themselves.
—Kathryn Varn, Axios, 3 Apr. 2025
This game was tied at the half, then blown off its hinges by a 29-7 Bruins run in the third quarter.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Unable to find the right gear, the Wild finally stalled and got their doors, windows and tires blown off at home for the umpteenth time this season.
—Michael Russo, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
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Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 8 Mar. 2025
During World War II, the theater stayed open and became a haven for soldiers passing through the area who wanted to relax with a show or blow off steam by performing in one themselves.
—Kathryn Varn, Axios, 3 Apr. 2025
This game was tied at the half, then blown off its hinges by a 29-7 Bruins run in the third quarter.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Unable to find the right gear, the Wild finally stalled and got their doors, windows and tires blown off at home for the umpteenth time this season.
—Michael Russo, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blow off
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Bob Baffert had horse racing's problems dumped on his reputation.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Chelsea’s players were understandably deflated after Sunday’s 8-2 aggregate hammering by Barcelona, which dumped them out of the Champions League semi-finals.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Kids put one foot inside the ring, swing it around, and skip over the ball.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
1 May 2025
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Richards has been a part of RHOBH since the show's inception and has never skipped a season.—
Stephanie Wenger,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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Prosecutors accused Read of striking O’Keefe with her SUV then leaving him to die in the snow.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Visas for Pakistani citizens were limited, many Pakistanis were given a deadline to leave the country, diplomatic ties were downgraded, a land border between the two was shut down, and Pakistani military advisers were expelled from the New Delhi mission.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Apr. 2025
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Tatis finished third in the National League MVP balloting in 2021 but missed the 2022 season due to wrist surgery and a suspension following a performance-enhancing drug test.—
Steve Berman,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Don’t miss a glass of wine at Screwtop Wine Bar, pint of beer at The Board Room, or craft cocktail at SALT.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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The 10-year yield rose half a percentage point in just a few days, one of its quickest moves ever, as investors also ditched stocks and the U.S. dollar.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2025
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Join me in ditching denim this spring by shopping similar styles, plus lookalike shirts and tote bags, below.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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