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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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
Start by blowing up a few balloons, then cover it with glue using a brush, and wrap the yarn around it.
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Ellen Sturm Niz, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025
Some people are like that; thick people blowing up the world.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
There was the challenge spit take, and then back at camp she unfortunately got caught on camera blowing up chunks.
—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
Ellen Sturm Niz, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025
Some people are like that; thick people blowing up the world.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
There was the challenge spit take, and then back at camp she unfortunately got caught on camera blowing up chunks.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blowing up
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With anime exploding internationally, Iijima has been instrumental in positioning Crunchyroll as the industry’s premier global partner.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Oct. 2025
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But sure enough, the artist born Frederick John Philip Gibson enlisted Amy Taylor and company for his drum n’ bass-inflected latest single, harnessing the group’s energy and then exploding it with Gesaffelstein-like sirens and typically all-over-the-place vocal triggers.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
3 Oct. 2025
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For leftovers, there’s a set of glass Pyrex containers that can be placed in the freezer or microwave with no worries about shattering.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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So to decide whether to marry or move on for good, one person issues an ultimatum, kicking off a potentially relationship-shattering experiment.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
2 Oct. 2025
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The surprisingly funny duo kept social media fans cracking up, but after about a year, their relationship quietly ended.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
29 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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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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The 28-year-old provided another example with his second goal of the game, beating Robin Koch and smashing Bayern’s third into the top corner, late in the second half.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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In addition to smashing the Machine, Swift also easily soared over Paul Thomas Anderson’s acclaimed One Battle After Another, the Leonardo DiCaprio-starring drama that fell to second place in week two.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
6 Oct. 2025
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Try to find a place that will block blowing or falling debris.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
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The blowing skirt shot became the key ad image for the film.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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Barner holds his arms parallel to the ground and swings them side to side while slowly stomping forward like Godzilla demolishing a city.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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Often, demolishing a former shopping mall can be easier for builders who might then decide to build luxury housing that does not address the current affordability crisis.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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Moorish, 53, however, shared her excitement in a comment on her daughter’s post announcing the news.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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During a late September ceremony at the Johnson Space Center announcing the new class of NASA astronauts, Acting NASA Administrator and Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy spoke about the competition for space dominance.—
Matthew Glasser,
ABC News,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Blowing up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blowing%20up. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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