blowing off

present participle of blow off
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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Verb
  • Their deleterious impact creates conditions that favor further wildfires by dumping greenhouse gases (GHG) into the atmosphere which contributes to more warming.
    Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
  • But that list is not expected to grow this year, with the Heat already under the luxury tax threshold after dumping Haywood Highsmith’s salary in a trade with the Brooklyn Nets earlier this month.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
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  • Colson Montgomery went 1-for-4 in his return to the lineup after missing two games because of left side soreness.
    LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
  • Three others from the encampment, including Flores, are missing, homeless outreach groups say.
    Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025
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  • The Afghan, who asked to remain anonymous, has lived for months at a time without leaving his home, fearful of retribution, and torture, from the Taliban.
    Chris Boccia, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2025
  • In defending Wolves leaving some of their business until later in the window and missing out on several targets publicly, Shi made a fairly strong case for the club.
    Steve Madeley, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
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  • Could routinely skipping breakfast or eating a late dinner actually affect your bones?
    Simon Spichak, Health, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Dietitians recommend skipping apricot seeds and choosing safer super-seeds like chia or flax.
    Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 2 Sep. 2025
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  • But yesterday, Rihanna did a sartorial 180, ditching her tomboyish ’fit for a girly, baby pink look.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2025
  • While some people may experience fleeting sugar and caffeine withdrawal symptoms, ditching soda from your diet can lead to a host of long-term health benefits.
    Sarah Garone, Health, 4 Sep. 2025
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“Blowing off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blowing%20off. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.

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