blowing
Americannoun
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the sound of any vapor or gas issuing from a vent under pressure.
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Metallurgy. a disturbance caused by gas or steam blowing through molten metal.
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Also called blow molding. a method of producing hollowware by injecting air under pressure into a molten mass, as of glass or plastic, and shaping the material within a mold.
Etymology
Origin of blowing
before 1000; Middle English, Old English; see blow 2, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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It’s hardly a coincidence that the nut is blowing up just as the U.S. hit its stride in global pistachio dominance.
From Salon • May 6, 2026
Assuming the future is like the past, the sentiment winds are now blowing gold in the direction of higher prices.
From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026
The United States has also been blowing up ships.
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
He’s used that same platform to lob explosive accusations at critics and allies alike, blowing up a professional and personal relationship with President Donald Trump by tying him to the Epstein files.
From Slate • Apr. 30, 2026
The wind was blowing a bit on the top of the mountain, but everything else was quiet.
From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan
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