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
Sprinkle the feathers on top and give the pile a turn with a pitchfork to keep the feathers from blowing away.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 16 Jan. 2026
This story should have been about Flacco, who could barely lift his arm this week, according to Taylor, blowing away his previous career high for passing yards and slinging it 47 times through the pain.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
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
Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 16 Jan. 2026
This story should have been about Flacco, who could barely lift his arm this week, according to Taylor, blowing away his previous career high for passing yards and slinging it 47 times through the pain.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
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
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This classic ranchera song was originally released in 1963 and is a metaphor for overcoming life’s difficult moments.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
23 Jan. 2026
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The first query was about injuries, a season-long theme both in terms of hard luck and overcoming adversity in a 13-6 season that included a wild-card playoff win.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Last June, after indirect nuclear negotiations collapsed, the United States joined Israel in a 12-day war with Iran, bombing three of the country’s key nuclear facilities.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
28 Jan. 2026
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The cross on this painting is a target, like when bombing with a drone.—
Thomas Patier,
Artforum,
27 Jan. 2026
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Doncic played a role in both clutch shots, first whipping a one-handed pass behind his back across the court to Gabe Vincent, who shoveled the ball with one hand to Hachimura.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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Would the place that had been home for months withstand the whipping winds?—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
27 Jan. 2026
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Late in the mess that was the Rams’ final game of the season, Sean McVay was seen frustratingly burying his face in his play card.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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Drake Powell followed by scoring six straight points himself, burying a 3 over Jaylen Brown before finishing a tough fadeaway in the lane plus the foul.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2026
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After throwing for just 241 total yards in wins over Texas A&M and Ohio State to start Miami’s postseason journey, Beck completed 23 of 37 passes for 268 yards and two touchdowns with one interception and had the game-clinching rushing touchdown.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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This happened after a number of protesters began throwing snowballs at federal vehicles on the scene.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Liu won both the short program and free skate in upsetting three-time defending World champion Kaori Sakamoto of Japan and claiming the first World title by an American woman since Kimmie Meissner’s 2006 victory.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
26 Jan. 2026
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Coppin State’s path to a coveted berth in the NCAA Tournament will entail capturing a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Tournament crown, not upsetting a legitimate contender for the national title.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Jan. 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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Start by dusting at the top of the blinds, then work your way down to the sills.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
22 Jan. 2026
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Pay special attention to your curtains' header (the top portion of the panel) when dusting and cleaning.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Blowing away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blowing%20away. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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