blowing up

verb

Definition of blowing upnext
present participle of blow up
1
as in flaring (up)
to become very angry she blew up at everybody after a very long and very bad day

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2
as in exploding
to break open or into pieces usually because of internal pressure the building blew up because of a gas leak

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3
as in shattering
to cause to break open or into pieces by or as if by an explosive blew up the biggest rocks and then cleared them away

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4
as in cracking up
to praise or publicize lavishly and often excessively the advertisement blows the new soda up to the point where I half expected to be transported to a higher level of consciousness

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blowing up
  1. exploding
  2. announcing
  3. demolishing
  4. popping
  5. destroying
  6. promoting
  7. angering
  8. glaring
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  • Plenty of exploding stars are also adept at blasting outbursts of this high-energy light.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The exploding number of medical AI scribes — created to solve clinician burnout — is causing its own burnout.
    Erin Brodwin, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of exploding
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  • The document services provider added nearly 7% after announcing its acquisition of printer maker Lexmark.
    Alex Harring, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Willis was first diagnosed with aphasia in March 2022, with his family later announcing he had been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia or FTD.
    Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of announcing
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  • On Monday, San Antonio ISD approved a non-binding agreement to sell land for the ballpark development, clearing the way for plans that include demolishing the nearby Soap Factory Apartments, a controversial move that will displace residents.
    Madalyn Mendoza, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The project involves demolishing a great deal of real estate.
    David Moin, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of demolishing
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  • The National World War II Museum Arguably the best World War II museum in the world, this comprehensive collection tells the story of the war that changed the world through impressive multimedia experiences, immersive exhibits, and an eye-popping number of artifacts and first-person detail.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Teased by Russo about the eye-popping value of the contract, Smith dismissed a report earlier this month by The Athletic pegging it at $120 million, going on to briefly elaborate on his dealmaking approach.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of popping
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  • Longtime residents of Mayotte worry about a crackdown The cyclone further exacerbated the island’s issues after destroying homes, schools and infrastructure.
    Sam Mednick and Thomas Adamson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Russian units in Crimea were destroying their boats in a desperate bid not to be sent to Kherson to join the assault.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of destroying
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  • Many commentators contrasted Lively’s light touch when promoting the film to Baldoni’s serious approach, who spent much of the press tour uplifting the voices of domestic violence survivors.
    Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Suited for mature skin of any type, the cream boosts the radiance of dull skin while minimizing the appearance of pores and promoting a softer, smoother texture.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of promoting
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  • Around 10 individuals ran onto the court waving Palestinian flags, angering hundreds of attendees from the French Jewish community cheering for the Israeli team.
    Bradford Betz, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024
  • With some true detective work, Flueger quickly discovers that pigeons are trying to claim squatter rights a bit too close higher up, angering the furry felines.
    Demetrius Patterson, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of angering
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  • The disparities in sponsorships, prize money, and funding for women’s sports are glaring.
    Brook Choulet, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
  • But Tyler Perry notes one glaring omission.
    Eric Andersson, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of glaring
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