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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The Lunar Owls overcame a six-point deficit and ended up winning the league’s first game 84-80 after Diggins-Smith hit a game-ending 3-pointer.—
Sabreena Merchant,
The Athletic,
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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With Biden now down to his final two weeks, there are no active discussions about bombing Iran.—
Barak Ravid,
Axios,
6 Jan. 2025
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After last year’s host, Jo Koy, memorably bombed, the emcee this year, Nikki Glaser, could hardly do worse.—
Stephanie Goodman,
New York Times,
6 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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Everyone here is affected 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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Matthew Stafford threw two touchdowns for the Rams, who led 24-3 at halftime.—
Jack Magruder,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Jackson became the first player in NFL history to throw for over 4,000 yards and run for over 900.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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Transforming classic dishes into allergen-friendly versions is an art Chef Liz has mastered.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2025
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In contrast, quantum computers training on quantum data need exponentially fewer examples to master a task.—
Charina Chou,
Foreign Affairs,
7 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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