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Definition of blow (out)next
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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Recent Examples of blow (out)
Noun
But days after the blowout win, police are now investigating the actions of a parent from the opposing team. — Heath Kalb, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026 After giving myself a blowout, my lengths had more body than usual, and my bangs still looked decent the next morning, which almost never happens. — Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 10 Nov. 2026 The Altior’s drivetrain reportedly allows tank turns, crab walking, and stability control following tire blowouts. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026 Despite their blowout victory Tuesday night, the party will still lack a 60-vote filibuster-proof majority in the Senate, giving Republicans a crucial tool to block legislation even in their diminished state. — Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for blow (out)
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blow (out)
Verb
  • The Valkyries decided to allow the clock to run down and the Dream could exhale.
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2026
  • From Huntsville to Jackson to Atlanta, early confidence gave way to anxious afternoons before teams gave their home crowds a reason to exhale.
    — Wilton Jackson, AJC.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The house has since served as a family home, a Red Cross property, and Magnolia Mansion, a boutique hotel and event venue, before ERG Enterprises acquired it in 2023.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Choose Your Words Carefully When Offering Support There’s nothing normal about grieving or dealing with difficult life events.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • At the Eckhaus Latta party, there was also a guest appearance by mayoral hopeful Nithya Raman, dressed up as a cat.
    — Meka Boyle, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Regardless, Republican Sam Matthews, an at-times independent voter who dropped into the Ohio GOP bus tour launch party in Strongsville, remained adamant Democrats continued to be too extreme for most of the electorate.
    — Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 3 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Throwing their first Halloween bash, the popular couple decked out the Fab Factory Studios in North Hollywood, while Klum brought her legendary soirée to the Moxy Hotel in Manhattan’s East Village for a 25th-anniversary celebration.
    — Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Mariah the Scientist looked positively purrfect as the Cheshire Cat for her Halloween 2026 birthday bash in Atlanta.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 2 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • That focus, at the intersection of celebration and food, has set the tone for bringing people together at tables across Chicago ever since.
    — S. Sorrina Beecher, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Vodun Days, an eight-day celebration of Benin’s indigenous spiritual traditions taking place January 2–9, 2027, will showcase ceremonies, music, and dance.
    — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • When Felix abandons Victoria at the altar, their families and friends are left to navigate a lavish but increasingly chaotic reception.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Quinyon Mitchell got burned by Treylon Burks for a 53-yard reception.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

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“Blow (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blow%20%28out%29. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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