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)
Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
Her soft, shaggy lob is easygoing and effortless—a departure from her past looks, which were heavy, messy-on-purpose blowouts.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 30 Sep. 2025
The Broncos got out to an early first-half lead Monday night and sleepwalked to a blowout 28-3 win over an overmatched Bengals team.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
Hill had a slow start to the 2025 campaign, catching just four passes for 40 yards in a blowout loss to the Indianapolis Colts.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The Panthers might be able to bring back some notable reinforcements following Sunday’s blowout loss against the New England Patriots.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
Her soft, shaggy lob is easygoing and effortless—a departure from her past looks, which were heavy, messy-on-purpose blowouts.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 30 Sep. 2025
The Broncos got out to an early first-half lead Monday night and sleepwalked to a blowout 28-3 win over an overmatched Bengals team.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
Hill had a slow start to the 2025 campaign, catching just four passes for 40 yards in a blowout loss to the Indianapolis Colts.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blow (out)
Noun
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This event will be the first of three supermoons in 2025, with others in November and December.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Top 10 events in Cincinnati this weekend – Lions and pumpkins and beers (oh my).—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Then exhale completely through your mouth with pursed lips to a count of eight.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
2 Oct. 2025
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Try slowly inhaling for a count of 4 and exhaling for a count of 8, lengthening the exhale.—
Kate Pitts,
Outside,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This decadent dish included Maltina beef, braised greens, and party jollof.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Essence,
8 Oct. 2025
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The running game — to which offensive coordinator Matt Nagy referred as a quarterback’s best friend — finally joined the party.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Seventeen-time Grammy-winning gospel singer CeCe Winans will feature as a special guest, alongside historic Black a cappella ensemble the Fisk Jubilee Singers, joining the five-hour bash taking place at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park in downtown Nashville.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
6 Oct. 2025
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With the theme of the bash being all about space, the pair arrived in their best interpretation of galactic apparel.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Then the tone shifted immediately to one of celebration.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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The shootings occurred during homecoming celebrations following an annual football game, WRDW reported, citing officials.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Blades, who missed the Delaware game due to a foot injury, could be crucial in checking star UConn wide receiver Skyler Bell, who leads the nation in receptions.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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Through four games, the true freshman has just four receptions for 51 yards.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Blow (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blow%20%28out%29. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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