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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
Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
And in a recurring gag, Nate blows an air horn to get people’s attention.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026
Sofia Carson blows kisses to the camera during the amfAR Gala Cannes 2026 at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on May 21.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
Aaronson is another of the manager’s favourites but blows hot and cold in an attacking sense.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 25 May 2026
These two devices trade blows, with strengths in different areas.
—Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 23 May 2026
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
Jonathan Franzen, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Washington and Tehran again traded blows, driving oil higher and raising questions over the viability of peace talks that had seemed near the finish line.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 1 June 2026
Inconspicuous blows against Denver escalated to skirmishes.
—Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 31 May 2026
Trump has effectively imposed a fuel blockade on the island by threatening tariffs on countries supplying it with fuel, igniting seemingly endless power outages and delivering new blows to the island's already ailing economy.
—Phil Stewart, USA Today, 30 May 2026
After exchanging blows, the youngster raced on to a Djokovic drop shot before exquisitely returning with a faint backhand of his own, leaving his opponent with his hands on his knees in disbelief.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
Like many businesses and restaurants in neighborhoods like Little Village and Pilsen, Carnitas Uruapan picked itself back up after economic woes and significant blows to foot traffic as customers were afraid to eat out, while employees hesitated to come to work.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
The city’s population was diverse and fractious, with religious and ethnic groups who spoke Russian, Polish, Belarusian, German, Yiddish, and Hebrew, and often came to blows with one another.
—Katie Thornton, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
Statlander and Shida then came to blows after Shida slapped her tag team partner across the face.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2026
Verb
The fuel-saving engine start-stop system is also transparent, and the air conditioning blows ice cold, even when the gasoline engine is off.
—Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
And in a recurring gag, Nate blows an air horn to get people’s attention.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026
Sofia Carson blows kisses to the camera during the amfAR Gala Cannes 2026 at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on May 21.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
Aaronson is another of the manager’s favourites but blows hot and cold in an attacking sense.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 25 May 2026
These two devices trade blows, with strengths in different areas.
—Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 23 May 2026
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
Noun
According to the coroner, there was evidence of nine blows to the victim’s head and neck.
—Jonathan Franzen, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Washington and Tehran again traded blows, driving oil higher and raising questions over the viability of peace talks that had seemed near the finish line.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 1 June 2026
Inconspicuous blows against Denver escalated to skirmishes.
—Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 31 May 2026
Trump has effectively imposed a fuel blockade on the island by threatening tariffs on countries supplying it with fuel, igniting seemingly endless power outages and delivering new blows to the island's already ailing economy.
—Phil Stewart, USA Today, 30 May 2026
After exchanging blows, the youngster raced on to a Djokovic drop shot before exquisitely returning with a faint backhand of his own, leaving his opponent with his hands on his knees in disbelief.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
Like many businesses and restaurants in neighborhoods like Little Village and Pilsen, Carnitas Uruapan picked itself back up after economic woes and significant blows to foot traffic as customers were afraid to eat out, while employees hesitated to come to work.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
The city’s population was diverse and fractious, with religious and ethnic groups who spoke Russian, Polish, Belarusian, German, Yiddish, and Hebrew, and often came to blows with one another.
—Katie Thornton, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
Statlander and Shida then came to blows after Shida slapped her tag team partner across the face.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blows
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Another video shows Wallen walking back towards the piano, as the audience gasps and cheers in response.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
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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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The mother spends her waking hours working on other people’s farms and performing tasks the neighbors prefer not to do themselves.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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My daughter calls me a creative engineer, someone who spends her life creatively thinking about ways to provide live experiences that offer joy and beauty, or maybe more importantly, that challenge us to see things differently.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Video shows moment Blue Origin rocket explodes What is the New Glenn rocket?—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, 108 minutes Samara Weaving returns to her breakout role as Grace MacCaullay in a sequel that explodes the concept of the original 2019 thriller — in which Grace is hunted by the family of her fiancé as part of a satanic ritual — to create its own mythology.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
27 May 2026
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The two commit to a duel, each agreeing to fire their guns when a bottle of champagne rolls off the bar and shatters on the floor.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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This type of error creates friction and shatters trust.—
Jerry Haywood,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Carolina are a force, but their style does actually surrender odd man rushes, etc.—
Pierre LeBrun,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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After spending much of the season together in Italy wth Claude’s family, their future plans are suddenly thrown into question when Danny rushes back to Philly after his mother is hospitalized.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Tensions between the galley and the interior continue to escalate over lunch service, when a radio mishap fumbles the order in which the food should go out.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
26 May 2026
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The movie fumbles the chance to do something arresting with this seminal period in art.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
12 May 2026
Verb
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The vitamin A derivative boasts myriad benefits for mature skin, plus anyone seeking to preemptively stave off signs of visible aging.—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
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Outside, the home's grounds boasts a large pool with an in-ground hot tub, mature landscaping, a barbecue area, and multiple entertaining spaces.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
28 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 3 Jun. 2026.
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