: an unforeseen and unwanted effect, result, or set of repercussions
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However, the state already is seeing serious blowback.
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The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 24 Feb. 2026
Trump backed down from a threat to launch a military invasion following congressional blowback, tumbling stock prices and criticism from America's closest allies.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
Kissimmee is getting some major blowback over the termination of its city attorney earlier this month, with a commissioner, the former attorney’s brother and residents arguing the city’s allegations of performance issues and millions of dollars in budget mismanagement were misleading.
—Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2026
The blowback was so fierce that MLB and Nike unwound the changes and returned to the previous uniform template in 2025.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 18 Feb. 2026
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The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 24 Feb. 2026
Trump backed down from a threat to launch a military invasion following congressional blowback, tumbling stock prices and criticism from America's closest allies.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
Kissimmee is getting some major blowback over the termination of its city attorney earlier this month, with a commissioner, the former attorney’s brother and residents arguing the city’s allegations of performance issues and millions of dollars in budget mismanagement were misleading.
—Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2026
The blowback was so fierce that MLB and Nike unwound the changes and returned to the previous uniform template in 2025.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 18 Feb. 2026
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“Blowback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blowback. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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