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as in spends
to use up carelessly
each year he blows his holiday bonus on a trip to Las Vegas
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as in explodes
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 shatters
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 rushes
to proceed or move quickly
that car blew past us as if we were standing still
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as in fumbles
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 boasts
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 flowers
to produce flowers
longing for a grassy field in some far-off land where the wildflowers blow
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as in punches
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
he was dizzy for the rest of the day after the blow to his head
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as in gusts
a sudden brief rush of wind
the ocean blows that sweep over the island are so strong that only the hardiest shrubs can grow there
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Recent Examples of blows
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
Thirty years later, that daughter walks into a therapist’s office — and blows the cover off a landmine she was never meant to touch.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 May 2026
Even then, be careful to choose a day that's not windy for spraying a non-selective herbicide, so that none of it accidentally blows onto your grass.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 11 May 2026
As the incumbent mayor, Bass had to weather blows from her challengers while trying to sell voters on her fitness for another term, despite a disastrous 2025.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
During their stroll, Monroe stands over a subway grate as the whoosh of a passing train blows the skirt of her white halter dress up, a welcome respite from the sweltering heatwave that has gripped the city.
—Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
The game plan goes out the window as the team stresses about trying to regain a level scoreline, and instead, the game blows completely out of hand.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
The airline’s shutdown blows a hole in airline service at the Fort Lauderdale airport.
—Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
Maybe once the first whistle blows, some of that old magic will return.
—Tania Navarro, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Israel and Hezbollah have continued to exchange blows, mainly in southern Lebanon, since a nominal ceasefire took hold last month.
—Compiled Bydemocrat-Gazette Stafffrom Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 12 May 2026
Amid aspersions and attack ads, the pair nearly came to blows at a community debate.
—Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Israel and Hezbollah have continued to exchange blows, mainly in southern Lebanon, since a nominal ceasefire took hold last month.
—Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Jeffries, in a letter to the House Democratic caucus, called the meeting after a series of blows to the party in the last two weeks on the redistricting front.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 11 May 2026
His saga has been built with blows of faith, discipline and a conviction rarely seen, even at the elite level.
—Jorge Ebro
may 6, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
Humor softens the various blows that Benj is subjected to without undermining their impact.
—David Opie, IndieWire, 4 May 2026
The world itself is shuddering on some of these economic blows.
—ABC News, 3 May 2026
Verb
The match started off hot with Slater and Alexander trading blows to begin the match.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
Thirty years later, that daughter walks into a therapist’s office — and blows the cover off a landmine she was never meant to touch.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 May 2026
Even then, be careful to choose a day that's not windy for spraying a non-selective herbicide, so that none of it accidentally blows onto your grass.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 11 May 2026
As the incumbent mayor, Bass had to weather blows from her challengers while trying to sell voters on her fitness for another term, despite a disastrous 2025.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
During their stroll, Monroe stands over a subway grate as the whoosh of a passing train blows the skirt of her white halter dress up, a welcome respite from the sweltering heatwave that has gripped the city.
—Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
The game plan goes out the window as the team stresses about trying to regain a level scoreline, and instead, the game blows completely out of hand.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
The airline’s shutdown blows a hole in airline service at the Fort Lauderdale airport.
—Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
Maybe once the first whistle blows, some of that old magic will return.
—Tania Navarro, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
Noun
This incident also led to Eckert and Hellberg nearly coming to blows before being separated by the fourth official.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Israel and Hezbollah have continued to exchange blows, mainly in southern Lebanon, since a nominal ceasefire took hold last month.
—Compiled Bydemocrat-Gazette Stafffrom Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 12 May 2026
Amid aspersions and attack ads, the pair nearly came to blows at a community debate.
—Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Israel and Hezbollah have continued to exchange blows, mainly in southern Lebanon, since a nominal ceasefire took hold last month.
—Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Jeffries, in a letter to the House Democratic caucus, called the meeting after a series of blows to the party in the last two weeks on the redistricting front.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 11 May 2026
His saga has been built with blows of faith, discipline and a conviction rarely seen, even at the elite level.
—Jorge Ebro
may 6, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
Humor softens the various blows that Benj is subjected to without undermining their impact.
—David Opie, IndieWire, 4 May 2026
The world itself is shuddering on some of these economic blows.
—ABC News, 3 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blows
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Agnes gasps for breath as her imagination plays out terrible scenarios that she’s never been given words for.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
15 Apr. 2026
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Deadline journalists sat towards the back of the room said the N-word and other slurs were audible, as were gasps when Davidson made his involuntary tics.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2026
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Baltimore County spends significantly less per resident on fire and EMS services than many comparable jurisdictions.—
Nick Stewart,
Baltimore Sun,
9 May 2026
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San Francisco currently spends about $700 million to $800 million per year on homelessness, aided by the passage in 2018 of the Proposition C gross receipts tax on businesses with annual revenue greater than $50 million, but has yet to make a dent in its intractable homelessness problem.—
Adam B. Summers,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
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In the video, an officer tries to use a key to enter the residence when the front of the building explodes in a fiery blast.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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And this is where the computing space explodes.—
Glenn Zorpette,
IEEE Spectrum,
29 Apr. 2026
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The other, from the southwest Khuzestan province, has a filling of dates, walnuts and coconut and pastry that shatters like a shell.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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But the illusion shatters when a stranger on the street recognizes the dog… as HER boyfriend Danny’s dog.—
William Earl,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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Running back Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings rushes for a 48 yard touchdown against the Denver Broncos in the fourth quarter of a game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on October 4, 2015 in Denver, Colorado.—
Riley Moser,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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Everyone in the group rushes together.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
8 May 2026
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If the creditor fumbles the process, then an otherwise valid and collectible debt may be barred.—
Virginia Hammerle,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Sonny feels like a departure; unlike Bernthal’s mercenaries, Sonny fumbles with his gun, has a bleeding heart, and lays his vulnerabilities bare.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
24 Feb. 2026
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The album, which of course features flocks of pigeons on the cover, boasts a tighter, fuller sound than previous releases, thanks in part to production by Kenneth Blume (Geese, Idles) and Klas Åhlund (Iggy Pop, Katy Perry).—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
14 May 2026
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Chena Hot Springs Resort in Fairbanks, Alaska, is an iconic hot pool that sometimes boasts views of the northern lights.—
Talia Avakian,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
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This plant flowers year-round and, like all abutilon cultivars, is not water needy.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Blows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blows. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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