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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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
Chicago Police Superintendent James Conlisk responded by saying the Cubs might welcome a riotous crowd in the summer if the season went astray, blowing off their request.
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
The constant anxiety — about wind blowing off his hat or how his hair looked under certain lighting — was gone.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
Generally, that’s when people are blowing off steam after a long day of conferencing.
—Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026
Juncheng Shang letting it all out and blowing off some steam at the Smash Room at the #DDFTennis Fan Village.
—James Hansen, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
This is to help prevent the tank from rupturing or blowing off a valve.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 28 Jan. 2026
After blowing off his first court appearance, a hack judge eventually gave McCarthy the traditional CWOF — continued without a finding.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 4 Jan. 2026
After blowing off its gaseous outer layers, its core contracts.
—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
Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
The constant anxiety — about wind blowing off his hat or how his hair looked under certain lighting — was gone.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
Generally, that’s when people are blowing off steam after a long day of conferencing.
—Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026
Juncheng Shang letting it all out and blowing off some steam at the Smash Room at the #DDFTennis Fan Village.
—James Hansen, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
This is to help prevent the tank from rupturing or blowing off a valve.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 28 Jan. 2026
After blowing off his first court appearance, a hack judge eventually gave McCarthy the traditional CWOF — continued without a finding.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 4 Jan. 2026
After blowing off its gaseous outer layers, its core contracts.
—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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Severe thunderstorms barreled through the Kansas City area early Monday, unleashing frequent lightning and booming thunder, dumping torrential rain and triggering a tornado warning.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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Investors bought tech stocks viewed as supporting the AI infrastructure buildout and dumping those seen as threatened by its adoption.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2026
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We now are faced with missing holidays with them to comply with their demands.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2026
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Just 93 seconds later, with the Wild on its first power play of the game and Wedgewood missing his stick, Hughes scored his fourth goal of the playoffs, giving Minnesota its first multi-goal lead of the series.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
10 May 2026
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On Saturday, April 25, Banderas, 65, and Griffith, 68, were spotted leaving Beverly Hills sushi restaurant Matsuhisa arm-in-arm after enjoying dinner together.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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The complementary conditioner dials up the moisture with shea butter, murumuru butter, and amino acids to smooth and strengthen—leaving hair soft, bouncy, and ready for styling.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
28 Apr. 2026
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Travelers are skipping the standard spa weekend and booking entire trips around hot springs, cold plunges and steam circuits — what the industry now calls a water getaway.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
8 May 2026
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On a recent podcast with Michelle Obama, Reese made her stance on skipping media sessions clear.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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In the mouth-watering clips, Meghan ushered in major early summer vibes by ditching restrictive layers in favor of a simple beige tank top and coordinating cream-colored drawstring pants.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
5 May 2026
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More people are ditching the 9-to-5 to build something of their own.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Blowing off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blowing%20off. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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