blow over

verb

blew over; blown over; blowing over; blows over

intransitive verb

: to pass away without effect

Examples of blow over in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
China has long laid claim to the island and acting on those claims could lead to a spiral where Washington and Beijing come to blows over the issue—and nuclear use would remain a terrifying possibility. Lyle Goldstein, Time, 23 Oct. 2025 What remains to be seen is whether this is merely an isolated incident that will blow over or an indication of deeper problems that could lead to Lozano’s departure during the winter transfer window. Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2025 The Rockets, who surprisingly finished second in the West behind Oklahoma City last season, were dealt a tough blow over the summer, though, when point guard Fred VanVleet was lost for the season to a torn ACL suffered during a voluntary workout. Joe Vardon, New York Times, 22 Oct. 2025 The storm's name derives from the direction of the winds that blow over the coastal area, typically from the northeast, the government agency added. Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for blow over

Word History

First Known Use

1609, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of blow over was in 1609

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Blow over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blow%20over. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

blow over

verb
: to come to an end without a lasting effect
hoped the problem would blow over soon
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!