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)
Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
The Dallas Cowboys are fresh off of a brutal blowout loss to the Chicago Bears in Week 3.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
According to Variety, Cumberbatch and his friends went diving and had a tire blowout while driving back.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Dallas sits at 1-2 after last week’s blowout loss to the Bears.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The fifth-round pick also returned a punt 95 yards for a score in the blowout of New Orleans on Sunday.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
The Dallas Cowboys are fresh off of a brutal blowout loss to the Chicago Bears in Week 3.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
According to Variety, Cumberbatch and his friends went diving and had a tire blowout while driving back.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Dallas sits at 1-2 after last week’s blowout loss to the Bears.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blow (out)
Noun
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Kelly opened her speech by telling the students that Charlie Kirk had been really looking forward to coming to this event.—
Amy DeLaura,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Sep. 2025
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From splurge-worthy sales to dazzling holiday collections, there is much to look forward to… though few events get the gals going like Merit’s signature makeup bag remix.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Breathe in for a count of four, hold for four, and exhale for four.—
Robyn Koslowitz,
Parents,
19 Sep. 2025
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Voices gasped, exhaled for a beat, then rose up in screams of horror.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Tucker missed that party last week, leaving Pittsburgh on the same day the Cubs secured their first postseason appearance since 2020.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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As both parties gear up for the 2028 elections and midterms, the episode underscores how viral moments and digital tactics could potentially shape perceptions of political leadership in the United States.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In my case, with CelebrateAlly, the app might have made for a more picture-perfect bash—but the party wasn’t the point.—
Miranda Rake,
The Atlantic,
23 Sep. 2025
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When a person turns 70, the milestone calls for a momentous birthday bash.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Their collaboration captured the spirit of the Biennale, where memory and healing mingled with celebration.—
Dada Jovanovic,
ABC News,
28 Sep. 2025
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Team it with ballet flats or sneakers for a casual day of apple-picking or tailgating this fall, or dress it up with tights and boots for holiday celebrations and other special occasions.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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In addition to a frosty reception from heads of state opposed to Israel's ongoing military campaign in Gaza, Netanyahu is expected to face protests while in New York.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Sep. 2025
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The event, sponsored by Kia, features a full day of programming that includes expert panels, fireside chats and networking receptions about how to make our power systems more affordable, reliable and clean.—
Katherine Fung
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Blow (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blow%20%28out%29. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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