1
as in dumping
to end a usually intimate relationship with
before she embarks on another relationship, she should try to figure out why all those other men have blown her off
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2
as in missing
to fail to attend
blew off the committee meeting, thinking that it would just be a colossal waste of time
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Recent Examples of blowing off
After blowing off its gaseous outer layers, its core contracts.
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Big Think, 3 Nov. 2025
The buckle straps keep the cover from blowing off, and there’s an adjustable cord to keep it extra secure.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Big Think, 3 Nov. 2025
The buckle straps keep the cover from blowing off, and there’s an adjustable cord to keep it extra secure.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blowing off
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Gacy admitted dumping other victims in the Des Plaines River after running out of space.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Clark County Water Reclamation District (CCWRD) claims that, this summer, Boring Company employees refused to stop dumping drilling fluids when inspectors arrived at its project site near the center of town and directed them to stop, according to the violation.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Despite posting one of the highest payrolls in all of baseball, the Mets ended up missing the postseason following a 4-0 loss to the Miami Marlins in the last game of the regular season.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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There was always at least one letter missing from the words Racquet Club on the outside of the building.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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For years, younger generations have flocked to big cities for better job opportunities, leaving a dwindling elderly population in rural villages.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Six Central and North American teams scratched, leaving Cuba to qualify.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Getting the drain clear of debris will help improve your machine's efficiency and overall functionality, so don't even think about skipping this step.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
10 Nov. 2025
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Miami played much better in the rematch 10 days later in Fort Lauderdale, holding Cincinnati to a 0-0 draw despite the absence of Messi and Jordi Alba, who were serving a suspension for skipping the MLS All-Star Game.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
10 Nov. 2025
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And Gen Zers are leading the charge in ditching paper for plastic.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
1 Nov. 2025
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Weekends have a different vibe altogether — wedding parties, Bay Area couples ditching the Central Valley heat, city dwellers chasing a calmer scene.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Blowing off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blowing%20off. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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