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)
Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
Rising from the sidelines, Russell Westbrook made his displeasure unmistakable albeit brief at the end of Friday’s 112-93 blowout loss after Boston Celtics reserve Chris Boucher hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Apple on Thursday evening reported a blowout holiday quarter, driven by a 23% increase in iPhone sales.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Why did Apple's blowout earnings get a shrug?
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
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Noun
But the final salvo was the most impactful, with the Tanners scoring the first 16 points of the fourth quarter, transforming a 36-28 contest into a 52-28 blowout.
—Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
Rising from the sidelines, Russell Westbrook made his displeasure unmistakable albeit brief at the end of Friday’s 112-93 blowout loss after Boston Celtics reserve Chris Boucher hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Apple on Thursday evening reported a blowout holiday quarter, driven by a 23% increase in iPhone sales.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Why did Apple's blowout earnings get a shrug?
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 30 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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Using a 5-7-3 breathing pattern, inhale through your nose for a count of five, exhale slowly for a count of seven, then pause for a count of three before your next breath.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Go where your heart can exhale and recalibrate.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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As Super Bowl Sunday approaches--the second biggest food consumption day of the year--tons of people will ask AI for party recipes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Feb. 2026
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The crucial crossing, which has been largely closed since Israel seized it in May 2024, underwent a series of preparations on Sunday from the European Union, Egypt and other parties that will be involved in running the border crossing.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
2 Feb. 2026
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In the ad, Yang and Hamm appear to be a bit salty that they weren’t invited to a party on Ritz island, though The Avengers star quickly shifts their mood, and the three jet ski through the sands of the bash.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Feb. 2026
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But any good bash kicks off with a good drink, in a cocktail hour here where the varied roster of names mingled in an ancillary room at the swank Beverly Hilton, munching on lobster salad and sliders.—
Rob LeDonne,
Rolling Stone,
1 Feb. 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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The Epstein files also revealed that Taymor was in contact with Ghislaine Maxwell in 2003 regarding a reception in Taymor and Elliot Goldenthal’s honor, hosted by Bob Balaban and Robert Altman.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2026
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Diggs has had modest production this postseason, tallying just 73 yards on 11 receptions with one touchdown across three games.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Blow (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blow%20%28out%29. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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