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)
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
26 June 2026
Flat hair can look fuller instantly with the right styling techniques, like root-lifting blowouts and strategic teasing.
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Emily Kelleher,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
The worry was that adding sixteen teams would mean blowouts, the big sides swatting away the small ones.
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Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The newlyweds did attend another type of blowout at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue earlier this month – UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn.
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Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
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Micron — which makes memory chips — climbed more than 15% yesterday after a blowout earnings report.
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Alex Harring,
CNBC,
26 June 2026
Flat hair can look fuller instantly with the right styling techniques, like root-lifting blowouts and strategic teasing.
—
Emily Kelleher,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
The worry was that adding sixteen teams would mean blowouts, the big sides swatting away the small ones.
—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The newlyweds did attend another type of blowout at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue earlier this month – UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn.
—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
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Indeed, Kane stayed committed, which allowed fans here in New Jersey to exhale.
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Patients then cough and wheeze, especially when exhaling.
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The best Prime Day clothing deals tend to change day by day, so check back in over the course of the event to shop all the newest and most exciting markdowns.
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Boggi Milano, which will also be the official licensee of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027, is a fitting partner to the global sporting event.
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Although unaffiliated with a specific party, protesters are almost universally calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama.
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But for an entree fit for a holiday party, look toward pasta salad.
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The Twin Cities Irish Fest, formerly known as the Irish Fair of Minnesota, is hosting a block party bash as a celebration of the local Irish community and a fundraiser for the annual August festival.
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The Knicks’ parade was the 210th, coming after a bash for the WNBA’s New York Liberty in 2024.
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With stages stretching from Freedom Corner to the Point and crowds growing every year, Pittsburgh’s Juneteenth celebration has evolved into a centerpiece of the city’s summer calendar and a living testament to Black culture, commerce and community pride downtown.
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The 23rd annual Sacramento Juneteenth celebration filled William Land Park on Saturday with a parade of 15 contingents and a festival with educational exhibits on Black American history.
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At the reception, Cassidy changed into a Hayley Paige reception look before switching into an Albina Dyla after-party dress.
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The exhibit’s opening reception will be Friday, June 26.
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“Blow (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blow%20%28out%29. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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