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)
Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2026
As for beauty, the multi-hyphenate styled her long bronde locks down in a voluminous blowout with a side part.
—Elle Meier, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
The blowout defeat to the Buffalo Bills, during which the Pittsburgh crowd booed the Steelers’ quarterback Aaron Rodgers and chanted for the head coach, Mike Tomlin, to be fired.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2026
Mendoza held up his end of the bargain, tossing five touchdowns on 17 completions in Indiana’s blowout 56-22 win.
—Dane Brugler, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
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The Warriors had seven turnovers against the Clippers despite playing most of the fourth without Kerr, an even 10 against the Bucks and just 11 in a blowout victory over the Kings.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2026
As for beauty, the multi-hyphenate styled her long bronde locks down in a voluminous blowout with a side part.
—Elle Meier, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
The blowout defeat to the Buffalo Bills, during which the Pittsburgh crowd booed the Steelers’ quarterback Aaron Rodgers and chanted for the head coach, Mike Tomlin, to be fired.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2026
Mendoza held up his end of the bargain, tossing five touchdowns on 17 completions in Indiana’s blowout 56-22 win.
—Dane Brugler, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blow (out)
Noun
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Ball was depicted on social media attending a Senior Bowl event at a local elementary school on Monday, which was publicized by both the Senior Bowl and UA athletics.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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There were almost no literary festivals or bookstore events.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Doechii is taking a moment to exhale out her haters ahead of 2026, with her new single.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
31 Dec. 2025
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The alveoli take in oxygen from inhaled air and exchange it for carbon dioxide, a waste gas that is exhaled.—
Susan Russell,
Verywell Health,
23 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Regardless of which party is calling for the impeachment of judges, the outcome is unlikely to result in a conviction by the Senate.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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Labor strikes are not allowed, the leadership has control over the courts and media, and last but not least, opposition to the party is not allowed.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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Here is a list from Players Tailgate of the food-industry stars participating in the 2026 bash.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Many of those groups are equity holders in various Fanatics businesses, and an even greater number feature heavily at events like Fanatics Fest, Rubin’s White Parties and his annual Super Bowl bash.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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The weekend celebration started on Friday with a roller skating party on the smooth arena floor followed by a full schedule on Saturday of performances by local artists, tours and refreshments.—
Doug Duran,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Rangers celebrated their 1994 championship team before the game as part of the franchise's centennial celebration.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Shrewdly, Jones opens the film with Davidson, as portrayed by Aramayo, attending a reception, where the late Queen Elizabeth II presents him with an honor, and the ceremony is accompanied by the sound of profanities issued from Davidson’s mouth.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
27 Jan. 2026
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The comments section features a piquant blend of solemnity, mortification, tastelessness, and transphobia, which accords with Moreschi’s reception in his lifetime.—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Blow (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blow%20%28out%29. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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