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)
Marisa McMillan, Outside, 27 Feb. 2026
Sometimes the air escapes as a slow leak – in other cases there is a blowout.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Dell Technologies reported a true blowout quarter thanks to the AI buildout, sending the stock up 12% this morning.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026
Among the losses was a 5-1 blowout victory for the Avs in the Twin Cities.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2026
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Noun
How thin will my base layer need to be to avoid a blowout on the mountain?
—Marisa McMillan, Outside, 27 Feb. 2026
Sometimes the air escapes as a slow leak – in other cases there is a blowout.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Dell Technologies reported a true blowout quarter thanks to the AI buildout, sending the stock up 12% this morning.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026
Among the losses was a 5-1 blowout victory for the Avs in the Twin Cities.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blow (out)
Noun
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President Calvin Coolidge was the first president to attend the event in 1924, establishing an annual tradition.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Mar. 2026
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Target plans to provide more details on its turnaround plan at an investor event Tuesday.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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To cope, Sesko practices box-breathing to calm himself, a technique involving four four-second phases of breathing in, holding your breath before exhaling, and then holding again.—
Ian Irving,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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But the softball game and Penelope’s birthday allowed him — and Ashlyn — to exhale and get centered once again.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Early voting data suggest a notable uptick in early Democratic turnout, which could point to a continuing trend of strong enthusiasm among the party’s base.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
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But Cornyn's precarious stature as an incumbent vulnerable in his own party's primary has been the focus of a majority of the massive sums spent by both sides in the run up to March 3.—
THOMAS BEAUMONT,
Arkansas Online,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But at the Hispanic Republic Club bash, we skeptics might as well have been living in a different dimension.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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And, of course, the Chiltern Firehouse was home to the streamer’s annual post BAFTA bash that stars from every other studio ended up at well into the early hours of the morning.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
22 Feb. 2026
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The death of medieval theocratic dictator of Iran Ayatollah Khamenei--a diabolical fanatic who pursued nuclear weapons--is a moment of celebration.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Mar. 2026
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Yes, celebrations are ahead for one of the more monotonous roster moves a team can make, and the Cowboys are gearing up to make a large handful this week.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The elevator services the lobby on the 5th floor and terminates at the reception desk.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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But that reception will mask signs of discontent among some GOP lawmakers, who have become more willing to cross the president in recent months.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Blow (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blow%20%28out%29. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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