Definitions

blew

[bloo] / blu /

VERB

blast, rush of air, wind

Synonyms

STRONGEST

drive flow pump rush stream swirl waft wave whistle

STRONG

breathe buffet exhale fan flap flutter gasp heave huff inflate pant puff ruffle swell whiff whirl whisk whisper

Antonyms

STRONGEST

retard

STRONG

compress contract hide inhale secret shrink

WEAK

arrive come come in do well save succeed

VERB

make sound, usually with instrument

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blast play

STRONG

blare honk mouth pipe sound toot trumpet vibrate

Antonyms

WEAK

arrive come come in do well save succeed

VERB

leave suddenly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

STRONG

depart split

WEAK

hit the road take a hike take a powder

Antonyms

WEAK

arrive come come in do well save succeed

VERB

ruin chance

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fail

STRONG

flounder goof miscarry miss

Antonyms

STRONG

do well succeed

WEAK

arrive come come in save

VERB

use up money

Synonyms

STRONGEST

squander waste

STRONG

dissipate spend

WEAK

lay out pay out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

hoard save

WEAK

arrive come come in do well succeed

Example Sentences

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Fans blew horns and spun noisemakers, chanting “México!” and “¡Sí se puede!”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

He sold a few shares on Tuesday morning, he said, as SpaceX blew past $200 a share.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

As the final whistle blew, social media lit up with a flood of mocking posts.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

Soccer blew up its aging, veteran roster, made former Galaxy assistant coach Dave Sarachan the interim manager, and tasked him with rebuilding the team.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Immediately we blew into the darkness and the ride was madness.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen