blow in

verb

blew in; blown in; blowing in; blows in

intransitive verb

: to arrive casually or unexpectedly

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Performers swing from lampposts suspended from above as pin-sharp projections turn the stage into city streets followed by a marble floor, a grassy landscape with autumn leaves blowing in the wind and an ocean which ripples. Caroline Reid, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 While such orbs are typically helium balloons, this orb appeared stationary, despite tree branches blowing in the wind in the background, Rojas says. Linh Ta, Axios, 25 Oct. 2024 That is, until Morgan proves her knowledge of random trivia (like what direction the wind blows in Los Angeles on which days) and powers of observation can help put the bad guys behind bars. Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 17 Sep. 2024 For most of the year, the dominant winds in Arizona come from the west, blowing in dry air and clear skies. Rudy Molinek, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for blow in 

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of blow in was in 1882

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“Blow in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blow%20in. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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