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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as in event
a social gathering
staged a huge blowout for Halloween
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Recent Examples of blow (out)
Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 3 June 2026
If successful, this technology could produce longer-lasting, blowout-resistant tires and more protective electronics cases.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026
Both server makers reported blowout quarters within the past week.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 3 June 2026
The Valkyries opened their slate of Commissioner’s Cup games with a blowout 95-77 victory.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
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Noun
Madison Square Garden’s VIP entrance on 31st is marked by an awning that stretches to the curb, protecting blowouts from the weather.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 3 June 2026
If successful, this technology could produce longer-lasting, blowout-resistant tires and more protective electronics cases.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026
Both server makers reported blowout quarters within the past week.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 3 June 2026
The Valkyries opened their slate of Commissioner’s Cup games with a blowout 95-77 victory.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blow (out)
Noun
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Trump has attended numerous sporting events since beginning his second term, including the Super Bowl in New Orleans two seasons ago, the Daytona 500 and the Ryder Cup.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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Although the structure itself has been replaced, the site has been home to community gatherings, events, concerts and celebrations for the past 130 years.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
Verb
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But a sigh of relief was likely exhaled when Brunson returned to the bench.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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Miller exhaled and shook his head.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Kelli’s speech at the party isn’t helping Shamea’s case, either.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
8 June 2026
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That means the top two candidates advance regardless of their party in the nation's most populous state.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Andrew Jackson threw open the White House for an 1829 Inauguration Day bash so unruly that staff eventually dispersed the crowd by moving tubs of whiskey and ice cream to the lawn.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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In April, the Grammy winner turned 75 and posted photos on Instagram from a birthday bash showing him surrounded by friends and family.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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The annual celebration was established by El Centro de Ayuda over 20 years ago as a way to curb gang violence in the 1990s.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Although the structure itself has been replaced, the site has been home to community gatherings, events, concerts and celebrations for the past 130 years.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Such divisions shaped the critical reception of her work, with feminine and delicate being recurring adjectives.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Arriving guests can be greeted by elephants at reception, before taking in tigers, bears, leopards, and hundreds of bird species on game drives.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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“Blow (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blow%20%28out%29. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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