blowing 1 of 2

present participle of blow
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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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blowing

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verb (2)

present participle of blow
as in blooming
to produce flowers longing for a grassy field in some far-off land where the wildflowers blow

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Try to find a place that will block blowing or falling debris. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2025 The blowing skirt shot became the key ad image for the film. Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025 Equating your value to your bank account, or blowing cash to feel validated. Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 5 Oct. 2025 He and his apprentices host glass- blowing classes on Fridays and Saturdays (reservation required), when guests can make anything from a bowl to a tumbler to an ornament. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025 Try to find a place that will block blowing or falling debris. Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025 Downplaying it and blowing it off? David Weigel, semafor.com, 3 Oct. 2025 Walmart is here to level up your gear without blowing your budget today. PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025 After blowing a golden opportunity against the Buffalo Bills in Week 1, the Ravens blew out the Cleveland Browns but then coughed up another statement-win opportunity against the Detroit Lions last week. Mike Jones, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025

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“Blowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blowing. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.

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