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.
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Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.
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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.
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James Boyd,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Reading through all the positive comments Julie says has blown her and her dad away.
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Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.
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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.
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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.
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Jack Crosbie,
Rolling Stone,
12 June 2026
Verb
The daffodils were almost blown, snow was on the way.
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Lindsay Turner,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
The final whistle has not blown.
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Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.
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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.
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James Boyd,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Reading through all the positive comments Julie says has blown her and her dad away.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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So who’s going to publish a book at the end of this story of writers with swollen egos?
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The crowd of 39,077 at Citi Field gasped and even applauded some when the replay was shown on the large videoboard in center.
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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.
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Some employees have spent decades here.
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The average taxpayer who telephoned the IRS during tax season this year spent 14 minutes on hold, the advocate reports.
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Hakan Akgun / Anadolu via Getty Images The Houston stadium exploded with thundering applause, fans in blue jerseys and cheeks painted with the Cape Verdean flag cheering with joy.
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Demand for skywatching optics exploded during the COVID-19 pandemic, with people staying at home more and looking for outdoor hobbies.
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For months, critics have blasted both the push to require Bible readings and the state mandating what books are read by students, which are decisions typically left up to teachers.
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The network also has blasted the early renewal process as an effort to chill disfavored speech.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Later on, Jaehaerys II is murdered in the episode’s climax.
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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.
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But their website bragged about Mother’s Day brunch.
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“Blown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blown. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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