BLOWN UP Synonyms: 137 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in blown

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verb

past participle of blow up

as in angered

to become very angry she blew up at everybody after a very long and very bad day

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as in exploded

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 demolished

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 trumpeted

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 blown up

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The two countries, after all, had buried or destroyed most of Iran’s nuclear facilities and blown up many of its missile sites in June 2025. — Ali Vaez, Foreign Affairs, 29 Sep. 2026 Castles and stately homes were blown up, towns put under siege and their walls razed, churches stripped. — Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026 Large blown up pictures of Taylor and Travis at each age, year by year from one year-old to late teenager-hood, were on display. — Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026 Movement on deal talks have been slow, with leaks having blown up discussions in public jockeying over a settlement. — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026 The play was blown up by Ojomo, who spun off the block of Washington center Nick Allegretti and swallowed Bates behind the line of scrimmage. — Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026 And then, just like that, we're immediately pissed and want the whole thing blown up. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026 But Hal plays 5-D chess with Hector, threatening him — at the risk of John’s parents being blown up! — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026 Annotated divorce papers blown up and mounted, interactive exhibits detailing how your mom’s last round of chemo didn’t take, souvenir T-shirts emblazoned with your best friend’s last words before the car crash. — Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for blown up

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The woman, who sustained a swollen and bloody face, was subsequently released from custody, the BBC said.

— Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026
In addition to his eye being swollen shut and cheek cut, Bregman also has gauze inserted in his left nostril, where some bleeding had occurred.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026

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Abiy also angered Somalia by trying to negotiate access to the sea via the territory of Somaliland.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
That is, Lamashtu spoke out about something that angered and disgusted the divine patriarch, and she was cast down to earth.

— Eleanor Johnson, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026

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The bill, Senate Bill 828, was introduced in the months after more than 1 million pounds of fireworks exploded in a warehouse in Esparto, killing seven people.

— Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2026
As is usually the case with ocean splashdowns, the rocket tipped over, fell onto its side and exploded as residual propellants ignited.

— William Harwood, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of exploded

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The note change is a marker, but the organ, in which air is electronically blown through the pipes day and night for all to hear, has become an endearing sound that connects you to your being.

— Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Democrats have seen an uptick in Republican support in recent votes to end the war, as the administration has blown through timelines to seek congressional approval for the conflict.

— Garrett Downs, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026

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Cast in a crisp white fabric, the sleeveless dress featured a scoop neckline with a formfitting silhouette and slightly trumpeted skirt.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026
After the opening weekend of this season, the Premier League trumpeted a record of 100 per cent accuracy in key decisions made by match officials.

— Oliver Kay, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

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The prolonged war in Ukraine has also snarled global wheat trade through the Black Sea, compounding economic effects and undermining food security in vulnerable countries.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026
That, plus some afternoon thunderstorms, snarled airport operations on Sunday evening.

— Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 13 Sep. 2026

Definition of snarled

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The block that houses Monarch Donuts will soon be demolished as construction starts on a new retail and residential development called the Arcadia Town Center.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
Part of the former Bob Jones Shoes building in the Crossroads could be demolished.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2026