blow (out) 1 of 2

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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blowout

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noun

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Recent Examples of blow (out)
Noun
Following a preseason finale blowout loss to the Houston Texans, Campbell alluded to Hooker possibly needing to go elsewhere to make the most of his NFL career. Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2025 Michael Strahan offered some eye-opening remarks after Bill Belichick's disappointing blowout loss as the new head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels. Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025 Whether worked into braids or smoothed over a fresh blowout, this oil delivers lasting nourishment while looking right at home in its sculptural, vanity-ready bottle. Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 1 Sep. 2025 Also, Jackson – who had five carries for 11 yards and a touchdown in the blowout – spent last season studying workhorse Woody Marks’ best habits. Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for blow (out)
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blow (out)
Noun
  • In her most recent outing, which served as the co-main event of UFC 315 in May of this year, Shevchenko successfully defended her title for the first time in her second reign with a unanimous decision win over Manon Fiorot.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025
  • The mission of those events is to get the truck in front of people who are interested in it, those who are already reservation holders and to introduce the company and truck to people who have never heard of Slate.
    Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Whatever irrigates the imagination and allows the soul to exhale.
    James Parker, The Atlantic, 2 Sep. 2025
  • If inhale takes 4 seconds, exhale for 16.
    Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • In July's upper-house election, opposition parties campaigning on consumption tax cuts made significant gains, weakening Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's coalition.
    Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Clooney’s intervention helped pave the way for Vice President Kamala Harris to become the Democratic front-runner, a shift that dramatically reshaped the party’s strategy just months before the Democratic National Convention.
    Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The music producer shared several highlights from the bash on his Instagram Stories, including a photo of himself sitting at a large dining table with a view of the Vegas skyline in the background, punctuated by the Strat observation tower.
    Erin Clack, People.com, 29 Aug. 2025
  • Old-School Party Decor Paper lanterns, crepe paper streamers, foil banners, and vintage-style party plates and cups all add a nostalgic flair to your Halloween bash.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The charity, which Harry has been a patron of since 2007, is holding its celebration evening honoring young people who live with challenging and life-limiting conditions and marking the contributions of those who look after them, from parents to nursing staff and carers.
    Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The famous golf swing celebration isn’t out of place either.
    Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Arlington Seguin did an excellent job in containing Red Oak standout Robinson, who recorded four receptions for 45 yards.
    Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Plus, Meyers may have priced himself out of the Raiders' range after hauling in 87 receptions for 1,027 yards and four touchdowns last season.
    Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 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 9 Sep. 2025.

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