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as in panting
to breathe hard, quickly, or with difficulty
that horse was really blowing after the race
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2
as in spending
to use up carelessly
each year he blows his holiday bonus on a trip to Las Vegas
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as in exploding
to break open or into pieces usually because of internal pressure
a huge crater was formed when the volcano last blew
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as in shattering
to cause to break open or into pieces by or as if by an explosive
one false move and we would be blown to bits
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as in flying
to proceed or move quickly
that car blew past us as if we were standing still
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as in fumbling
to make or do (something) in a clumsy or unskillful way
he keeps blowing every job interview that comes his way
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as in boasting
to praise or express pride in one's own possessions, qualities, or accomplishments often to excess
another self-made millionaire blowing about how much he'd achieved
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as in blooming
to produce flowers
longing for a grassy field in some far-off land where the wildflowers blow
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Recent Examples of blowing
Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 8 June 2026
Another dramatic scene from West Virginia showed wind blowing a tent across a lawn, and dragging several people along with it, during a college basketball game between West Virginia University and Cal Poly.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 8 June 2026
Try to find a place that will block blowing or falling debris.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 8 June 2026
Winds in the area of the fire were blowing 5 to 7 mph by the afternoon.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2026
In the mural, a young girl is seen blowing a dandelion stem.
—Kansas City Star, 7 June 2026
Vegas leads 2-1 after blowing a four-goal lead but winning Game 3 on Saturday night in double overtime.
—ABC News, 6 June 2026
Easterly winds are blowing at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts at 20 to 25 mph.
—Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2026
The problem is, scientists have been unable to collect evidence of black hole winds blowing through the heart of the Milky Way, resulting in a mystery that has persisted in astronomy for around half a century — that is, until now.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 5 June 2026
Verb
Whenever your outfit feels a little plain, these goodies will inject some welcome personality—all without blowing a hole in your budget.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 8 June 2026
Another dramatic scene from West Virginia showed wind blowing a tent across a lawn, and dragging several people along with it, during a college basketball game between West Virginia University and Cal Poly.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 8 June 2026
Try to find a place that will block blowing or falling debris.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 8 June 2026
Winds in the area of the fire were blowing 5 to 7 mph by the afternoon.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2026
In the mural, a young girl is seen blowing a dandelion stem.
—Kansas City Star, 7 June 2026
Vegas leads 2-1 after blowing a four-goal lead but winning Game 3 on Saturday night in double overtime.
—ABC News, 6 June 2026
Easterly winds are blowing at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts at 20 to 25 mph.
—Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2026
The problem is, scientists have been unable to collect evidence of black hole winds blowing through the heart of the Milky Way, resulting in a mystery that has persisted in astronomy for around half a century — that is, until now.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 5 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blowing
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Signs include panting, a hoarse bark, scuffing or dragging their toes along the ground, and sometimes regurgitation or swallowing problems.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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Peter waltzes through an indistinguishable parade of such parties, high as a kite on some drug or another, at one point getting pulled into a panting threesome with another guy and handsy British tourist Leonora (Paris Petitjean).—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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Roughly 20% to 30% of operating expenses will come from spending on agents versus humans in the next three to four years, according to a new report summarizing the views of C-suite leaders from consultancy Bain & Company.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
10 June 2026
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Cardholders also earn 2,500 bonus miles when spending $10,000 each calendar year.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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Finally, should the government have more control over the exploding field of artificial intelligence?—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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This means black holes go out with a bang, with lower-mass PBHs exploding at different epochs of the universe.—
Jonathan O'Callaghan,
Scientific American,
4 June 2026
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Over the prairie there would be lightning that evening, dropping in shattering bolts from swollen purple clouds.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Renowned for his defense-shattering runs, vision, and dribbling, his time at FC Barcelona was legendary.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
3 June 2026
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Arden, who wore a plaid jacket and laceless black sneakers, headed to the flying area.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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According to the researchers, bumblebee behavior is not limited to flying around and diving belly deep into pollen.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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But then again, neither is the Bears fumbling and bumbling.—
Jon Greenberg,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Like, for example, calling a risky trick play in South Bend that resulted in wide receiver Makai Lemon fumbling on first-and-10 from the Notre Dame 37-yard line down three points in the fourth quarter.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2026
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The new location is massive, boasting a design that draws inspiration from the Halo Board inside the nearby Intuit Dome.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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Like its Irvine siblings, the upcoming Goldfinch, boasting indoor and patio seating, will feature seasonal American fare alongside a cocktail program.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
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Once its blooming season wraps up in spring, its leafy shrub remains.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
6 June 2026
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In times of drought, roses stop blooming as a way to conserve moisture.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 June 2026
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“Blowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blowing. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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