as in swollen
enlarged beyond normal from internal pressure
if the tin can is blown, throw it away—the food inside is spoiled
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as in spent
to use up carelessly
each year he blows his holiday bonus on a trip to Las Vegas
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as in exploded
to break open or into pieces usually because of internal pressure
a huge crater was formed when the volcano last blew
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as in blasted
to cause to break open or into pieces by or as if by an explosive
one false move and we would be blown to bits
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as in sped
to proceed or move quickly
that car blew past us as if we were standing still
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as in murdered
to make or do (something) in a clumsy or unskillful way
he keeps blowing every job interview that comes his way
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as in bragged
to praise or express pride in one's own possessions, qualities, or accomplishments often to excess
another self-made millionaire blowing about how much he'd achieved
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as in bloomed
to produce flowers
longing for a grassy field in some far-off land where the wildflowers blow
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Recent Examples of blown
Lindsay Turner, New Yorker, 22 June 2026
The final whistle has not blown.
—Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2026
Prior to Tuesday, the Fever had blown double-digit leads in their previous three games before rallying to secure a victory.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Reading through all the positive comments Julie says has blown her and her dad away.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
Bud Zapata, Annapolis Fire Department Captain and Public Information Officer, said that a tree was blown onto a home in the 400 block of Halsey Road.
—Cbs Baltimore Staff, CBS News, 13 June 2026
For decades, violent crimes involving members of different races have been blown into national referendums on race, from lynchings in the Jim Crow era to the Rodney King riots in 1992.
—Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2026
Verb
The daffodils were almost blown, snow was on the way.
—Lindsay Turner, New Yorker, 22 June 2026
The final whistle has not blown.
—Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2026
Prior to Tuesday, the Fever had blown double-digit leads in their previous three games before rallying to secure a victory.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Reading through all the positive comments Julie says has blown her and her dad away.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
Bud Zapata, Annapolis Fire Department Captain and Public Information Officer, said that a tree was blown onto a home in the 400 block of Halsey Road.
—Cbs Baltimore Staff, CBS News, 13 June 2026
For decades, violent crimes involving members of different races have been blown into national referendums on race, from lynchings in the Jim Crow era to the Rodney King riots in 1992.
—Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blown
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Topuria was a bloody and swollen mess by the time his corner stopped the fight between the fourth and fifth rounds.—
Chuck Schilken,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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So who’s going to publish a book at the end of this story of writers with swollen egos?—
Stephen Farber,
HollywoodReporter,
15 June 2026
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As seen in footage shared to X and credited to Danish outlet Billed Bladet, the Queen gasped when her son headed in her direction.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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Just then, Chinouriri gasped as Slayyyter started playing in the distance, and was back to dancing in her seat.—
Leigh Nordstrom,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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Reid had already spent two seasons playing Lestat through other characters’ memories and perspectives.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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The foundation spent around $850 million to construct the Obama center, nearly three times the original $300 million estimate.—
David Greising,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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The pace of rumors concerning Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s pending wedding exploded this week, helped in large part by a big-city mayor with loose lips.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
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When the match clock ran out and Mexico held on to its single-goal lead, the plaza exploded into cheers.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Those songs blasted through the Kansas City (Arrowhead) Stadium public-address system in the moments after Curaçao put the finishing touches on an improbable 0-0 draw against Ecuador in a FIFA World Cup group-stage match.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
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When South Africa’s Teboho Mokoena blasted home a penalty that leveled things in the 83rd minute and Mercedes-Benz Stadium erupted at an ear-splitting decibel level, any thoughts of The Wave were well and truly forgotten.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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Video shows how chase led to deadly crash Instead of stopping, the purple car accelerated and sped through a red light, according to video from Joel’s dashboard camera.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
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The riders sped away after deputies attempted to contact them, reaching speeds of more than 40 mph while riding on a sidewalk, the release said.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
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Thirty years after she was murdered, Aimee Willard is still honoring her legacy with a garden of sunflowers in Delaware County.—
Joe Holden,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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Later on, Jaehaerys II is murdered in the episode’s climax.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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In addition to being a great student, Maddie is a skilled softball player, which her mom Jamie Lynn bragged about in May 2022.—
Sydni Ellis,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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But their website bragged about Mother’s Day brunch.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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“Blown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blown. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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