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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Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
Following a 10-1 start in 2023, the Eagles suffered blowout defeats to the 49ers and the Dallas Cowboys.
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Michael Silver,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
While she’s collaborated with the likes of Lino Carbosiero and Mordechai Alvow in the past, it’s not known which hairstylist FLOTUS tapped for her Sunday night blowout.
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Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
15 June 2026
Her beauty team completed the look with hot pink lipstick, matching nails, and a bouncy blowout that resulted in a cascade of blonde waves.
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Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
12 June 2026
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The Boston Celtics win their 17th NBA title with a stunning 131-92 blowout over the Lakers in Game 6.
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Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
Following a 10-1 start in 2023, the Eagles suffered blowout defeats to the 49ers and the Dallas Cowboys.
—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
While she’s collaborated with the likes of Lino Carbosiero and Mordechai Alvow in the past, it’s not known which hairstylist FLOTUS tapped for her Sunday night blowout.
—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
15 June 2026
Her beauty team completed the look with hot pink lipstick, matching nails, and a bouncy blowout that resulted in a cascade of blonde waves.
—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
12 June 2026
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When the waterway reopens today — assuming the US-Iran deal holds — many will exhale and celebrate the crisis’ end.
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That gave Holmes a chance to exhale.
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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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As the city gears up for America's 250th birthday party, artists at Huddle, a gallery in the Northern Liberties neighborhood, are looking back to the Bicentennial.
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Cepeda was the successor to Petro’s Historic Pact party.
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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 27 Jun. 2026.
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