blowing off

verb

Definition of blowing offnext
present participle of blow off
1
as in dumping
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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2
as in missing
to fail to attend blew off the committee meeting, thinking that it would just be a colossal waste of time

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  1. dumping
  2. missing
  3. leaving
  4. skipping
Verb
  • Swapping him for an expiring pitcher or just dumping his salary would be best for the Yankees.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
  • This anecdotal evidence backs up the notion that H5N1 both has a hard time getting into a human cell as well as, once there, dumping a ton of genetic info into it.
    Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of dumping
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  • The man, who was not immediately identified, remained missing Tuesday morning.
    Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Despite missing three of their top four scorers in Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner and Moe Wagner, the Magic outlasted a late run by Boston (22-7) to capture a 108-104 win at Kia Center after trailing by as many as 15 points.
    Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of missing
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  • Each boat must clear 700 inspection points, from bow to stern, before leaving the factory’s garage doors.
    Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The 78-year-old Democrat served two terms as president before leaving the White House in 2001.
    Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of leaving
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  • The Next Generation The Kardashian-Jenners decided to go back to basics in 2015 after skipping a 2014 card and riding out a tumultuous year.
    Kate Hogan, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
  • However, medical experts recommend against skipping doses of these drugs.
    Bruce Gil, Quartz, 19 Dec. 2024
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