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
Any indie film producer can find themselves in the eye of a culture-war storm — but Daniel Bekerman got blown off course by the most powerful man on Earth.
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Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
Hall of course was sweating over this because any sudden movement and his head would be blown off.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025
The Verrichias also just seem to have totally blown off the creditor's discovery by not responding to interrogatories or appearing to be examined.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
One soldier had his foot blown off in the incident, Thai officials said.
—Matthew Tostevin, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
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Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
Hall of course was sweating over this because any sudden movement and his head would be blown off.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025
The Verrichias also just seem to have totally blown off the creditor's discovery by not responding to interrogatories or appearing to be examined.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
One soldier had his foot blown off in the incident, Thai officials said.
—Matthew Tostevin, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blow off
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There Naso allegedly choked her to death, placing the body in a trash bag, and dumping it from the Richmond–San Rafael Bridge.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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The act signed under President Richard Nixon prevented businesses from dumping in waterways.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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Just don’t skip the leather tote, which is more anonymous and perfect for a work wardrobe.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
18 Sep. 2025
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Novak Djokovic, Daniil Medvedev, and Carlos Alcaraz skipped the event in Canada after exhausting schedules.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Bailey argued that the district’s dispute with local police departments over its requirement that officers participate in diversity training — an impasse that resulted in some departments leaving schools without resource officers — had left students vulnerable.—
Jeremy Kohler,
ProPublica,
24 Sep. 2025
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The best clarifying shampoo can completely transform a lackluster shower routine, deep cleansing hair, exfoliating the scalp, and banishing excess oils and product buildup that leave strands flat, dull, or frizz-prone.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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At least one child in Michigan died of hepatitis B infection that year, who was missed, according to a CDC MMWR report, due to improper documentation.—
Dr. Jade Cobern,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Mets had World Series aspirations when the season started, but are now in danger of missing the postseason altogether.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Eve’s love story continues to captivate fans who are hoping to ditch the frogs and ride off into the sunset with their own successful Prince Charming.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
22 Sep. 2025
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Now, the Nuggets are ditching one of their training camp signings early.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Blow off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blow%20off. Accessed 25 Sep. 2025.
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