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)
Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 14 May 2026
In the wake of Tuesday’s Game 5 dismantling – Minnesota’s second blowout defeat at the hands of San Antonio in these Western Conference semifinals – the Timberwolves repeatedly mentioned game plan mistakes as a reason for their shortcomings.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 13 May 2026
Also, the San Antonio Spurs made a statement against the Minnesota Timberwolves last night, winning Game 5 in a blowout to take a 3-2 lead in the series.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 13 May 2026
The two-time defending World Series champions have dropped eight of 12, including three straight blowout losses, as their offense continues to falter.
—CBS News, 12 May 2026
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After seven straight playoff victories — most of them in blowout fashion — the red-hot Knicks are four wins away from their first trip to the Finals since 1999.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 14 May 2026
In the wake of Tuesday’s Game 5 dismantling – Minnesota’s second blowout defeat at the hands of San Antonio in these Western Conference semifinals – the Timberwolves repeatedly mentioned game plan mistakes as a reason for their shortcomings.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 13 May 2026
Also, the San Antonio Spurs made a statement against the Minnesota Timberwolves last night, winning Game 5 in a blowout to take a 3-2 lead in the series.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 13 May 2026
The two-time defending World Series champions have dropped eight of 12, including three straight blowout losses, as their offense continues to falter.
—CBS News, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blow (out)
Noun
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Lisa’s Safe Haven Childcare, which has eight locations throughout Northwest Indiana, hosted Monday’s event while its workers were on strike.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2026
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Social events tend to allow a tiny bit of leeway, even though the host then has to listen to tedious descriptions of the traffic.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Nana and the boys were leaning against the railing as a fin whale exhaled.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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Wall Street, for the first time since the war began, exhaled.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
Noun
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As the leader of the minority party in the House of Representatives, a fundamentally majoritarian institution, Jeffries has little ability to get anything done.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Many can win by appealing to their party’s base, who are often more likely to vote in primaries.—
Ashley Wu,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
Noun
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As the rush of East Coast travel wore off, Clave Especial returned to Salinas to throw a huge homecoming bash.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Qatar’s Doha Film Festival has canceled its traditional party but its execs will be here while the Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Film Festival bash at the Carlton is going as planned.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Woodward and McNeela are both captains who enjoyed Marist’s celebration on senior night.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2026
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Designed by architects Jørgen Bo and Wilhlem Wohlert, the structure, on the grounds of an old villa, is as much a celebration of the outdoors as the art inside.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Atwell has the most receptions, having caught 105 passes for 1,535 yards and six touchdowns in his five seasons.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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The breeder and author joined Queen Camilla, 78, at Clarence House on Tuesday, May 12, for a reception for a group of canines from Medical Detection Dogs (MDD), as well as their handlers and supporters of the charity.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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“Blow (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blow%20%28out%29. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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