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)
CBS News, 11 June 2026
Firmly in blowout territory, the Giants chipped away.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
The vehicle, described as a Toyota Supra, struck a concrete barrier and suffered a blowout, state police said.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 9 June 2026
The vehicle was also said to have struck a concrete barrier and sustained a tire blowout.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
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Noun
The Pirates, who gave up 10 runs in the seventh inning of a blowout loss on Tuesday, responded in the eighth to win for just the third time this season when trailing after seven innings.
—CBS News, 11 June 2026
Firmly in blowout territory, the Giants chipped away.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
The vehicle, described as a Toyota Supra, struck a concrete barrier and suffered a blowout, state police said.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 9 June 2026
The vehicle was also said to have struck a concrete barrier and sustained a tire blowout.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blow (out)
Verb
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Your grounded nature helps others exhale, and steady pacing lets important tasks finish without drama or second-guessing.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2026
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The garment also pulls double duty by managing respiration, using a separate ventilation loop to gently blow fresh oxygen across the astronaut’s face while simultaneously vacuuming away exhaled carbon dioxide for scrubbing and recirculation.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
9 June 2026
Noun
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See list of free community events How to watch the World Cup in Miami away from the stadium.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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Here are the brands and events to note.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
16 June 2026
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Vegas pulled Carter Hart with about three minutes to go, officially entering desperation mode, but nothing worked, and Nikolaj Ehlers scored an empty-netter to start the party.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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Pre‑game party draws thousands Netherlands soccer fans gathered outside Choctaw Stadium for a pre‑game celebration with live music, a DJ, and entertainment.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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The October bash was hosted by the bride's parents, Baria and Ramzi Alamuddin, at the historic Danesfield House Hotel and Spa 40 miles outside London in Buckinghamshire.—
Grace Gavilanes,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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After Lestat finagles his way into becoming the King Raj of Mardi Gras in 1940, the vampire trio throws an extravagant bash that ends in a bloodbath.—
Tiffany Kelly,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 June 2026
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Particularly when those celebrations involve more grandiose demonstrations of patriotism, or are organized by someone who doesn't share their political ideology or belief system.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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But there were also a smattering of fans with pre-revolutionary flags who booed the Iranian national anthem and erupted in celebration when New Zealand scored an early goal.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Kylian Mbappé was met with an incredibly loud reception.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
17 June 2026
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Accessibility for those with mobile impairments The rooms, villas and reception all have step-free access, and the electric buggies mean getting around the resort is simple.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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“Blow (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blow%20%28out%29. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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