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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
Danielle Parker, CBS News, 19 June 2026
But even those who didn’t get to see the parade up close had their share of Brunson run-ins, his name emblazoned on countless jerseys and his face blown up on cutouts.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 18 June 2026
The Plot Against 60 Minutes Bari Weiss’s latest moves have blown up the crown jewel of CBS News.
—Britina Cheng, Vulture, 2 June 2026
The detailed analysis of the climactic scene in which the bridge is blown up as various plot strands come together is thrilling.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026
The story is like an old-fashioned film serial blown up to blockbuster proportions, set in a world that has dominated pop culture for almost 50 years.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 23 May 2026
That should tell you about just how rapidly the electric enduro motorcycle space has blown up of late.
—New Atlas, 21 May 2026
Wasserman Schultz’ Broward district was blown up by the new Republican districts.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 12 May 2026
The grandeur of fantasy at our fingertips, Mario’s essence blown up to galactic proportions, has yet to be rivaled.
—Billie Bugara, Pitchfork, 9 May 2026
Verb
Boy Talk appeared one at a time in the same spot on the balcony, each guy in turn blown up on the screen above his own head.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 19 June 2026
But even those who didn’t get to see the parade up close had their share of Brunson run-ins, his name emblazoned on countless jerseys and his face blown up on cutouts.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 18 June 2026
The Plot Against 60 Minutes Bari Weiss’s latest moves have blown up the crown jewel of CBS News.
—Britina Cheng, Vulture, 2 June 2026
The detailed analysis of the climactic scene in which the bridge is blown up as various plot strands come together is thrilling.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026
The story is like an old-fashioned film serial blown up to blockbuster proportions, set in a world that has dominated pop culture for almost 50 years.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 23 May 2026
That should tell you about just how rapidly the electric enduro motorcycle space has blown up of late.
—New Atlas, 21 May 2026
Wasserman Schultz’ Broward district was blown up by the new Republican districts.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 12 May 2026
The grandeur of fantasy at our fingertips, Mario’s essence blown up to galactic proportions, has yet to be rivaled.
—Billie Bugara, Pitchfork, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blown up
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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
Verb
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Though both agree that in real life, Berlant would fit in more easily than Early, who, during a break from the shoot, angered a trio of local Hamptonites merely by using the bathroom at a Citarella.—
Mark Seliger,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
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Though net migration is down, many are angered by migrants entering the country illegally — specifically the sight of people, often escaping war zones such as Afghanistan and Sudan, arriving on British shores in inflatable boats after making the dangerous journey across the English Channel.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 June 2026
Verb
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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
Verb
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The daffodils were almost blown, snow was on the way.—
Lindsay Turner,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
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The final whistle has not blown.—
Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Others, however, like Darren Aronofsky and Natasha Lyonne have openly embraced it, as other stars like Demi Moore, Sandra Bullock and Reese Witherspoon have trumpeted the tech’s inevitability.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
17 May 2026
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Union leaders trumpeted gains in SAG-AFTRA’s tentative contract with the major studios, citing stronger AI protections and the consolidation of previously separate pension plans.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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Cover pot, reduce heat to low, and simmer, checking occasionally to make sure water isn’t boiling too rapidly, until matzo balls are very puffed and light in color, 30–40 minutes.—
Molly Baz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Mar. 2026
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Bake, 1 baking sheet at a time, in preheated oven until slightly puffed and golden brown, about 12 minutes.—
Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
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Traffic was snarled on Interstate 70 and other key arteries because of some combination of vague signage on parking passes or apps, accidents earlier in the afternoon, the lack of dedicated lanes for the bus system — why oh why couldn’t that be achieved in the master plan?—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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An overnight traffic crash snarled traffic early Tuesday along Interstate 96 in Livingston County, Michigan.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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When the new plant opens, Fiveash will eventually be decommissioned and demolished, but not right away.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
21 June 2026
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The existing residence was demolished, though plans to build a new house never moved forward.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
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“Blown up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blown%20up. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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