as in overcoming
to defeat by a large margin
the chess prodigy completely blew away the reigning world champion
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Recent Examples of blowing away
True do-it-all Caleb Downs In the draft cycle, Downs is blowing away coaches with his ability to break down defenses on the chalkboard.
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Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 16 Apr. 2026
The National Weather Service told the Miami Herald both fires’ plumes of smoke are blowing away from airports and toward residential areas.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
Sprinkle the feathers on top and give the pile a turn with a pitchfork to keep the feathers from blowing away.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 16 Jan. 2026
The snug drawstring closure and four fixed buckles that attach to each chair leg help keep the cover from blowing away in the wind while keeping dirt and debris out.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2025
Tolle set the tone early, blowing away Pirates leadoff hitter Jared Triolo with four straight fastballs for his first career strikeout.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 30 Aug. 2025
But Nagasaki was purely blowing away yellow men, women, and children.
—Greg Mitchell
august 8, Literary Hub, 8 Aug. 2025
Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 16 Apr. 2026
The National Weather Service told the Miami Herald both fires’ plumes of smoke are blowing away from airports and toward residential areas.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
Sprinkle the feathers on top and give the pile a turn with a pitchfork to keep the feathers from blowing away.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 16 Jan. 2026
The snug drawstring closure and four fixed buckles that attach to each chair leg help keep the cover from blowing away in the wind while keeping dirt and debris out.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2025
Tolle set the tone early, blowing away Pirates leadoff hitter Jared Triolo with four straight fastballs for his first career strikeout.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 30 Aug. 2025
But Nagasaki was purely blowing away yellow men, women, and children.
—Greg Mitchell
august 8, Literary Hub, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blowing away
Verb
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The author is an entrepreneur and working on a book about overcoming betrayal.—
Emily Bryn Williams,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Two years ago, Romeo and her family celebrated her evolution as a performer after overcoming previous struggles.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
8 May 2026
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Underlying tensions are taut, Iran thinks the US blockade is a violation, the UAE is still smarting from Iranian missile attacks Monday and Tuesday, and Israel is torching a key plank of the ceasefire deal, re-escalating in Lebanon by bombing Hezbollah leaders.—
Jennifer Hansler,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
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Trump claimed Friday that the law is a moot point because the United States is no longer bombing Iran.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
2 May 2026
Verb
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If the frosting seems soft and dense, give it a chill before whipping again.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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Later that evening, three rounds of hail inundated the house, followed by two bouts of whipping winds.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2026
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Even worse, local governments are starting to follow suit, holding meetings and burying documents in secrecy when the truth is politically inconvenient.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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According to officials, a tank containing 50,000 gallons of asphalt failed and spilled, burying the victim under three feet of asphalt.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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Snell worked around Kim’s throwing error in the third to pitch a scoreless third and his day was done after 77 pitches.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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As both fighters were bloodied, Strickland said that Chimaev pointed to the mat near the end of the fifth round, which is a sign to fighters to start throwing haymakers.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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Skinner became part of a Padres controversy in 1978 when founding Padres president Buzzie Bavasi hired Skinner to be the hitting coach of the California Angels, upsetting Padres owner Ray Kroc.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 May 2026
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The Panama government seized the canal’s ports from the company in February, greatly upsetting China.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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The Celtics continued their climb up the Eastern Conference standings Monday night, routing the Chicago Bulls to claim sole possession of second place.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
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Historical classification files, supplier certifications, routing documentation, communications with logistics providers and internal compliance manuals and training records are among the assets Bini said companies should be compiling with a high level of diligence.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Jan. 2026
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To reduce spider activities, Ruiz recommends vacuuming and dusting frequently.—
Charlotte Maracina,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Among the many spring-cleaning jobs are those that don't take much time, like laundering the pet's bedding or dusting the ceiling fans.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Blowing away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blowing%20away. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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