blasted
Americanadjective
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withered; shriveled; blighted; ruined.
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damned; confounded.
This blasted pen leaked all over my shirt.
adjective
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Example Sentences
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Big deals are flourishing again: giant IPOs blasted off with SpaceX, and companies are choosing to issue stock—using shares to finance almost half the cost in the current quarter, according to LSEG.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026
All of us now risk becoming someone’s exit liquidity—left holding the bag after the smart money has cashed out and blasted off.
From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026
Fox News’ official social media account blasted: “‘USA!
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
Raman, a onetime Bass ally, also blasted the mayor’s approach to homelessness, saying it was too expensive and failing to yield meaningful results.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
“Anya!” he yelled, and another jet of water blasted through the bubble.
From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack
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