BLOWING Synonyms: 304 Similar and Opposite Words

blowing 1 of 2

verb (1)

present participle of blow

as in panting

to breathe hard, quickly, or with difficulty that horse was really blowing after the race

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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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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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Recent Examples of blowing

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Its exterior is rich with symbolism, from stone carvings representing the all-seeing eye of God to a golden statue, atop the highest spire, of an angel blowing a trumpet to herald the Second Coming. — Brandon Griggs, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026 There is a micronation on a fortress at sea off the coast of Great Britain, and the British government once considered blowing it up. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026 Later, as the disk thins and starlight can pass through it more easily, these winds and jets weaken, and magnetic processes are dominated by high-energy radiation from the infant star ionizing gas and blowing it into space. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2026 In summer, the area is frequently affected by the Washoe Zephyr, a gusty afternoon wind that descends from the Sierra Nevada mountains in the west, blowing across the high desert basin around Reno. — Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 In 2017, Auburn’s Gus Malzahn looked good as gone after blowing a 20-0 lead at LSU in mid-October. — Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Although skies are still smoky across portions of the Pacific Northwest and northern Rockies, not much is blowing east of there. — Ben Noll, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2026 The chance for blowing dust seems to increase as the hours go by in the evening during the advisory, as storms grow and decay after developing and outflow winds come out of south/southeast Arizona. — Tevian Whitehurst, AZCentral.com, 19 Aug. 2026 Hands should get washed after coughing, sneezing or blowing the nose. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 18 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for blowing

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The delivery person added that none of the canines appeared to have access to food or sufficient water, and that all the animals were panting.

— Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026
Dogs primarily rely on panting, while cats also groom themselves to help regulate body temperature.

— Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 21 July 2026

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Willy Kurniawan | Reuters Indonesia may have trouble meeting its economic-growth goals for the coming year, after spending 2026 on the defensive amid questions about fiscal outlays and the prospects of a downgrade from MSCI.

— Celestine Iyer, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
For now, the Coalition for Prediction Markets is spending a fraction of Kalshi’s direct lobbying expenses.

— Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 25 Aug. 2026

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Likewise, Roman will see exploding stars called supernovas that allow astronomers to measure how fast the universe has been expanding.

— Don Figer, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026
Steiner said a mass of glacial ice dropping from a great height could have felt like a bomb exploding, resulting in the chaos that followed.

— Sibi Arasu, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

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Meanwhile, epidemiologist Susan Mayne said the government has responded slowly to the record-shattering outbreak that started in May, which demonstrates how the nation's federal food safety programs are in disarray.

— Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 20 Aug. 2026
Majdi described his son’s birth in near-metaphysical terms, his own grief as shattering.

— Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2026

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The Packers’ offense left the field, but came back after it was ruled that Watson was down before fumbling.

— Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Here was his senior running back, who scored a 44-yard touchdown in their state championship win months earlier, fumbling on the very first play of the Blue-White scrimmage.

— Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

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That fine old aristocrat is a half brother to the Maharajah of Nagod, and his former prime minister, boasting the impressive name and title of Lal Sahib Lal Bhargavendra Singh.

— Leslie E. Tassell, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026
The current members are entrancing, boasting a gorgeous blend of voices and guitar.

— Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026