1
as in flaring (up)
to become very angry
she blew up at everybody after a very long and very bad day
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2
as in exploding
to break open or into pieces usually because of internal pressure
the building blew up because of a gas leak
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as in shattering
to cause to break open or into pieces by or as if by an explosive
blew up the biggest rocks and then cleared them away
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4
as in cracking up
to praise or publicize lavishly and often excessively
the advertisement blows the new soda up to the point where I half expected to be transported to a higher level of consciousness
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Recent Examples of blowing up
There was the challenge spit take, and then back at camp she unfortunately got caught on camera blowing up chunks.
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Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
After three seasons of blowing up the patriarchy from the inside, the women finally get their seat at the table.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
Scientists suggest blowing up asteroid with nuclear weapons For that reason, the researchers put forth a number of plans for scientists to prevent a collision – the most extreme of which is to launch a bunch of nukes at the asteroid.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
The account that had impersonated him, after blowing up on @joma_gc, deactivated and removed all of its information from the page.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
After noticing that more people were commuting by bicycle, designers tweaked the brand’s windproof jacket, shortening its length and tightening the sleeves to prevent air from blowing up a rider’s arms.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
But Simmons remains capable of blowing up an offensive game plan on his own, especially a pocket-dwelling quarterback like Stafford.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
The brand is blowing up for its bold designs, playful colorways, and the distinct versatility of its catalog.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2025
Surely Putin was in a panic at that point, for had NATO even threatened to take any action—such as blowing up the Kursk bridge and thereby trapping his army in Ukraine—he would have been left with the choice of surrender or all-out intercontinental nuclear war.
—Robert Kagan, The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2025
Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
After three seasons of blowing up the patriarchy from the inside, the women finally get their seat at the table.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
Scientists suggest blowing up asteroid with nuclear weapons For that reason, the researchers put forth a number of plans for scientists to prevent a collision – the most extreme of which is to launch a bunch of nukes at the asteroid.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
The account that had impersonated him, after blowing up on @joma_gc, deactivated and removed all of its information from the page.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
After noticing that more people were commuting by bicycle, designers tweaked the brand’s windproof jacket, shortening its length and tightening the sleeves to prevent air from blowing up a rider’s arms.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
But Simmons remains capable of blowing up an offensive game plan on his own, especially a pocket-dwelling quarterback like Stafford.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
The brand is blowing up for its bold designs, playful colorways, and the distinct versatility of its catalog.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2025
Surely Putin was in a panic at that point, for had NATO even threatened to take any action—such as blowing up the Kursk bridge and thereby trapping his army in Ukraine—he would have been left with the choice of surrender or all-out intercontinental nuclear war.
—Robert Kagan, The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blowing up
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Hong Kong — The sight of a multi-colored fireworks exploding in the foothills of the Himalayas has sparked a furious environmental backlash, prompting a local government investigation in China and forcing global outdoor apparel brand Arc’teryx to issue an apology.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
22 Sep. 2025
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The exploding market of phone users also propelled the massive growth of social media companies like Facebook and Twitter.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
22 Sep. 2025
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This prevents plastic buckets from breaking, for example, or glass bottles from shattering.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Sep. 2025
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But instead of shattering plates, gunshots cut through the music and the celebration devolved into chaos — the latest instance of gun violence erupting at a seemingly safe place in the US.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
22 Sep. 2025
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The height difference between the dogs left people cracking up.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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Apa and Cline are both cracking up now as Apa drops one more bomb.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Russia will test a new laser system designed to take out mines without detonating the explosive devices, state media reported on Thursday.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Aug. 2025
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Livingston is angry at Shagan for detonating the bomb without his order, but nevertheless takes advantage of the confusion over Abigail's fate to remove her from power.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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After a 15-year career in New Orleans smashing records with Payton, the now-46-year-old Brees connected with Payton's newest franchise QB this offseason as Nix spent several days traveling down to San Diego for visits.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
22 Sep. 2025
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The Hollywood Reporter spoke with Purini in the wake of Infinity Castle’s record-smashing North American opening.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Sep. 2025
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After blowing a golden opportunity against the Buffalo Bills in Week 1, the Ravens blew out the Cleveland Browns but then coughed up another statement-win opportunity against the Detroit Lions last week.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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Try to find a place that will block blowing or falling debris.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Tens of thousands have been fleeing the city, which has seen Israel demolishing high-rise buildings.—
Caitlin Danaher,
CNN Money,
20 Sep. 2025
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Preservationists stepped in to keep the company from its standard practice of demolishing a vacant building.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
18 Sep. 2025
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In a statement announcing a budget deal, however, Brinks mentioned roads, along with education and health care, as a funding priority.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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The soon to be mother of four has been busy promoting her sophomore album, announcing a tour and hosting a string of meet and greets across the country.—
Regina Cho,
VIBE.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Blowing up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blowing%20up. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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