as in to overcome
to defeat by a large margin
the chess prodigy completely blew away the reigning world champion
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Recent Examples of blow away
When the daughter dropped her phone behind the mantle where the fireplace sits, the couple were blown away by the old items hidden there.
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Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
They were utterly blown away by a rampant Crystal Palace side who put four goals past them.
—Carl Anka, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
She's blown away both by his pork chop marinade and how much he's grown into owning his talent in the kitchen.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
The company, which sells data analytics tools to defense agencies, bumped up its target for 2024, with fourth-quarter guidance that blew away analysts’ estimates.
—Ari Levy, CNBC, 25 Dec. 2024
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Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
They were utterly blown away by a rampant Crystal Palace side who put four goals past them.
—Carl Anka, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
She's blown away both by his pork chop marinade and how much he's grown into owning his talent in the kitchen.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
The company, which sells data analytics tools to defense agencies, bumped up its target for 2024, with fourth-quarter guidance that blew away analysts’ estimates.
—Ari Levy, CNBC, 25 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blow away
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Both quarterbacks, roommates at the Manning Passing Academy, overcame difficult, and certainly shocking, defeats on their way to leading Ohio State and Notre Dame, respectively, to Monday’s CFP national championship game in Atlanta.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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From Klay Thompson to Shaun Livingston to Ball, the NBA has been filled with stories of players overcoming tremendous physical and personal adversity to return to the court.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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The setting looks more Duluth than D.C. — it's snowed under, which hasn't happened here at Christmas since 2009.—
Mimi Montgomery,
Axios,
23 Dec. 2024
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In Watertown, New York, which has been similarly snowed under in recent days, the outlook was a bit better − up to 10 inches of additional snow were in the forecast.—
John Bacon,
USA TODAY,
4 Dec. 2024
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For example, the Israeli military bombed the Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Porphyrius—Gaza's oldest church, consecrated in 1150—in October 2023.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
14 Jan. 2025
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Meaning Israel is even allowed to bomb Iran directly, something that American Presidents have consistently refused to green-light.—
Melik Kaylan,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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After all, the stuff has been buried for what, seven decades, so what’s the big deal?—
Jim Clash,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Apparently, Jane was buried in a field with dozens upon dozens of other people with no markers.—
Lincee Ray,
EW.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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Today infernos whipped by a perfect storm of high winds and drought conditions hit the Western edges of the United States especially hard.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA TODAY,
17 Jan. 2025
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As the fire came closer, whipped by strong winds barreling down the mountains, no ambulance appeared.—
Claire Fahy,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2025
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In a 2018 interview with Arrowhead Addict, Mahomes said he’s been wearing an arm sleeve on his throwing arm in every game he’s started since his junior year of high school.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
17 Jan. 2025
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Matthew Stafford threw two touchdowns for the Rams, who led 24-3 at halftime.—
Jack Magruder,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Focus on understanding end-to-end processes and business cases and mastering the art of asking questions.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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The challenges his agenda attempts to address accumulated over decades, and are now greater than can be mastered by any one leader, or even one country.—
Massimo Calabresi,
TIME,
19 Jan. 2025
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This Korean sunscreen essential soothes acne and excess sebum using niacinamide and hydrates skin with hyaluronic acid.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
3 Jan. 2025
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The massage cup, combined with the oils, boosts lymphatic flow, firms skin, and encourages lipolysis for a smoother, more toned appearance.—
Tanya Benedicto Klich,
Forbes,
16 Dec. 2024
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