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verb

Definition of blow (out)next
as in to breathe (out)
to let or force out of the lungs blew out a smoke ring and began to tell us a good yarn

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blowout

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noun

ˈblō-ˌau̇t How to pronounce blowout (audio)
as in event
a social gathering staged a huge blowout for Halloween

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Recent Examples of blow (out)
Noun
The substance of the blowout at the bottom of Jessi’s stairs is all in the subtext. — Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026 Rotating players The blowout allowed the Hurricanes to rotate many of the players on the roster into the game. — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026 But Alex Bregman and the rest of the Cubs’ offensive eruption allowed Imanaga to settle into cruise control, which helped give the Cubs a 12-2 blowout of the Pirates at Wrigley Field. — Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026 The Rams are 3-0 in international games under McVay, winning three blowouts in London. — CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for blow (out)
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blow (out)
  1. exhale
  2. event
  3. party
  4. bash
  5. celebration
  6. reception
Verb
  • Hold for a count of 10 and then slowly exhale as if breathing out through a straw.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Inhale through your nose and fill your lower ribs and belly with air, then slowly exhale through your mouth.
    — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of exhale
Noun
  • The 268 rooms are spread across a collection of 17th century townhouses connected to the 15th century Olof’s Chapel, now used for events.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
  • My goal is to analyze financial markets by taking a longer view of history, and to give broader context to recent events.
    — Kelly Evans, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of event
Noun
  • Appropriate portions of each dish will arrive based on your party size.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
  • So the first question was whether a single party should ever hold a complete key, and therefore complete control over a client’s assets.
    — Sergey Stopnevich, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of party
Noun
  • The former pro wrestler, 39, known to her WWE fans as Kelly Kelly, and husband Joe Coba threw a ‘Three-Haw’ bash in celebration of their twins’, son Jaxon Matthew and daughter Brooklyn Marie, third birthday.
    — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Seasonal menu items listed on its website include an upside down peach cobbler latte, matcha-mallow latte with strawberry cold foam, birthday bash frappe and a sriracha club sandwich.
    — Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of bash
Noun
  • In Barranquilla, an exclusive celebration at the embarkation point channels the city’s carnival, a convergence of African, Indigenous, and Spanish traditions brought to life through cumbia, mapalé, and color on every departure, year-round.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Last April, Phuwin appeared in a Loewe campaign based on Songkran, the Thai New Year’s celebration that has been likened to a nationwide water fight, though its rituals are meant to symbolize cleansing, reverence and good fortune.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of celebration
Noun
  • But with Carolina’s 37 points, the Panthers saw plenty of good, including strong rushing from a healthy Hubbard (two TDs) and meaningful receptions from McMillan and tight end Tommy Tremble.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The veteran tight end enters the season after leading Kansas City in targets, receptions, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns in 2025.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of reception

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“Blow (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blow%20%28out%29. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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