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
This is to help prevent the tank from rupturing or blowing off a valve.
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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
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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My only other knock is the twist-off cap, which can result in dumping out too much product.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Feb. 2026
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The lawsuit alleges the administration violated environmental laws by dumping White House demolition debris on the course, raising serious pollution concerns.—
Safiyah Riddle,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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The ad, which centers on a fictional family scouring their community for their missing dog, demonstrates how the Search Party feature activates neighboring Ring home cameras to be used in the search.—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Young Heathcliff is missing a tooth, so when Heathcliff returns, Miller worked with prosthetic dental appliance creator Chris Lyons from Fangs Effects in the UK to fill the gap.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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Before leaving, secure your home by locking it.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The rain started early in the morning and continued well into the night, soaking busy freeways in the midst of rush hour traffic and leaving some businesses and homes flooded.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Those skipping romance this season can name an ex after a pile of animal feces, shred old photos for dining deals or smash their way through staged date nights in rage rooms.—
Julian Torres,
CNN Money,
14 Feb. 2026
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As for jewelry, Queen Letizia kept it simple, accessorizing with diamond stud earrings and skipping a necklace.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
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Matthew and Camila McConaughey are ditching traditional Valentine's Day dinner for a pantsless horseback ride.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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One of Londons most influential figures, Lady Danbury seems determined to focus on herself this year, even considering ditching the rigid expectations of society.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Blowing off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blowing%20off. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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