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as in to dump
to end a usually intimate relationship with
before she embarks on another relationship, she should try to figure out why all those other men have blown her off
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as in to skip
to fail to attend
blew off the committee meeting, thinking that it would just be a colossal waste of time
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Recent Examples of blow off
At this point, you’re left with radiation from the sun, solar wind particles that get blown off the sun, and maybe some tiny meteorites that pelt the debris time and time again, but the process of breaking something down at this point would take thousands of years.
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Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
The Los Angeles Lakers dropped their second straight game on Wednesday, getting blown off the court by the Cleveland Cavaliers.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Some vagrants get blown off course by storms, while others have been known to catch rides on boats.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2024
The word like a year in which nothing happened, a day
blown off the record—the spree
an exhausted teacher unveiling yet again
the temporary
lesson.
—Jorie Graham, The New York Review of Books, 14 Nov. 2024
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Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
The Los Angeles Lakers dropped their second straight game on Wednesday, getting blown off the court by the Cleveland Cavaliers.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Some vagrants get blown off course by storms, while others have been known to catch rides on boats.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2024
The word like a year in which nothing happened, a day
blown off the record—the spree
an exhausted teacher unveiling yet again
the temporary
lesson.
—Jorie Graham, The New York Review of Books, 14 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blow off
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The sisters throw the near-dead Ian into the car trunk to dump his body into the dark sea off a nearby cliff.Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement Politics Biden commutes roughly 1,500 sentences and pardons 39 people in biggest single-day act of clemency Dec. 12, 2024 The pair drove to the New Melones reservoir near Yosemite to dump the bodies.Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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Before their departure, encourage team members to scale back or even skip checking email if possible during the holidays.Michael Timmes, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Although Swift skipped the Kansas City Chiefs’ Christmas Day game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, the superstar has still been showing her support.Elizabeth Rosner, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
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Bruce found his bloody arrow, then left the area and walked to a barn to wait for his dad before tracking the deer.Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 20 Dec. 2024
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This technique gives patients results that look natural, offers a speedier recovery, and leaves fewer scars.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Common Mistakes To Avoid While explainer videos are incredibly effective, there are some common mistakes to look out for to avoid missing the mark.James Bryant, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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The Panthers had methodically moved down the field, with Young converting three third downs on completions to running back Chuba Hubbard and rookie wideout Jalen Coker, who was back after missing three games with a quad injury.Joseph Person, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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And the choice to ditch the strobe effect that ages the cast into adults feels unnecessary.Dave Quinn, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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Christmas blues kick in early when her boyfriend ditches her right before the holidays.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Blow off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blow%20off. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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