blow in

verb

blew in; blown in; blowing in; blows in
Synonyms of blow innext

intransitive verb

: to arrive casually or unexpectedly

Examples of blow in in a Sentence

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There's a nice breeze blowing in that makes the stadium feel much more bearable. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 26 June 2026 Years earlier, our car engine had blown in the desert while caravanning with my parents and siblings. — Kris Ann Valdez, Parents, 18 June 2026 In addition to roof shingles, tree branches and basketballs, tornadic winds can sometimes blow in a little serendipity. — Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026 However, the winds of change are set to blow in the motion picture industry with the looming Paramount-Warner Bros Discovery merger. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for blow in

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of blow in was in 1882

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“Blow in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blow%20in. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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