blowing away

verb

present participle of blow away
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 To keep the wind from blowing away the transplants, Deerwester showed how to fold down much of the leaves and put the tops of the leaves in the fold to help anchor the plants better. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 2026 Secure it with bricks or sandbags to stop it from blowing away. — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 26 Sep. 2026 Western Europe saw its hottest summer on record, blowing away previous benchmarks, Copernicus data shows. — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026 Anchor the frost cloth to the ground to prevent cold air from flowing underneath, and to keep it from blowing away in the wind. — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2026 In addition to blocking the view of those behind them, the canopy also presents a hazard of blowing away if there are wind gusts. — John Natale, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2026 Inside, the scenery is far more elaborate than in its outdoor counterparts as there is no danger of it getting bleached by the sun or blowing away. — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 The timing couldn’t be more perfect, as the filmmakers were looking for a last critical role in their new film just as The Odyssey was blowing away audiences around the world. — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 30 July 2026 The plane stopped, passengers scurried to the terminal and airport employees climbed up on the wings trying to keep the airliner from blowing away. — Dan Kelly july 8, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blowing away
  1. overcoming
  2. bombing
  3. whipping
  4. burying
  5. throwing
  6. routing
  7. upsetting
  8. dusting
Verb
  • Third of all, overcoming two years of dread took a long time.
    — Monique John, CBS News, 6 Nov. 2026
  • About that theme of overcoming numerous challenges, from March through October.
    — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of overcoming
Verb
  • Russia has been bombing Ukraine’s Black Sea ports, forcing Ukraine to rely increasingly on river ports on the Danube and shipping routes close to the coasts of NATO members Bulgaria and Romania.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The United States began bombing Iran on February 28 with the goal of destroying the country’s nuclear program, its missile program, and even its government, only to fail spectacularly at each objective.
    — Mohammad Ayatollahi Tabaar, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of bombing
Verb
  • In September 2022, Brandon Sanchez, a member of the show cast, documented a riding lesson in an email to management and HR, describing Garcia berating riders and whipping a Friesian horse for an extended period.
    — Alessandra Schade, Vanity Fair, 28 Oct. 2026
  • By far, the easiest way to decongest my pores is whipping out one of the Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads and giving my T-zone a very proper run-through.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of whipping
Verb
  • In a town in southeastern Ukraine that is occupied by Russian forces, burying the dead has actually been forbidden.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Brand was also convicted of burying his head in the genitals of a former Channel 4 employee during the recording of a DVD in 2009.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of burying
Verb
  • Williams was extremely efficient for the Bears (6-2) against one of the NFL's stingiest defenses, committing no turnovers, taking just one sack and throwing for 247 yards while completing 71% of his passes.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Any team that signs Skubal must be comfortable with his health, as the lefty missed six weeks before the All-Star break due to a revolutionary NanoScope surgery to remove a loose body in his throwing elbow.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of throwing
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of routing
Verb
  • Meghan allegedly didn’t endure the same vetting process as Kate, reportedly to avoid upsetting Harry.
    — Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Both teams picked up pivotal wins last week, with the Horned Frogs (3-3, 1-2 Big 12) upsetting rival Baylor 17-6, while the Mountaineers (4-3, 1-3) earned a thrilling, last-second 45-42 win over Cincinnati.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of upsetting
Verb
  • Cleaning gutters, clearing plumbing clogs, and even regularly dusting a home are essential tasks.
    — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Lightly dusting it on shiny areas can adjust the finish without springing for a separate soft-matte foundation.
    — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of dusting

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“Blowing away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blowing%20away. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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