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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
Coat Anti-Frizz Treatment Ever since getting a Brazilian blowout—a take on a keratin treatment—I’ve been rocking my hair silky straight for the last few months. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026 After hitting two homers in a blowout win Saturday, Diamondbacks third baseman Nolan Arenado left this game with left trunk discomfort sustained while running out a grounder in the fourth. CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026 Old money hairstyles are pulled from the lookbooks of famous families like the Kennedys, with their glossy blowouts and soft, clean cuts. Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026 However, what should’ve been a blowout turned into a game that got way too close — especially against a lottery team that traded away its best player in Kelsey Plum weeks ago. Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for blow (out)
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Verb
  • Choose the private repair that helps your nervous system finally exhale and reset your inner pace today.
    Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Also called square breathing, this four-step method asks children to inhale for four counts, hold for four counts, exhale for four counts and hold again for four counts.
    Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Several schools were competing at the track event when Anthony sat under the Memorial High School tent that was perched in the bleachers.
    ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Another aspect for King Charles and Prince William to consider is whether to fold the Sussexes into private family events – such as Easter in Windsor or Christmas at Sandringham.
    Max Foster, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The winners and the losers Like any economic policy, tariffs won’t benefit all parties.
    Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Emma's Pub and Pizza held a watch party and raffle event that benefited Bridgewater Little League Wednesday night.
    CBS News, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The rocker reportedly visits the property every summer, throwing a birthday bash every July 26.
    Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Related Stories Hosted by the publication’s copresidents Dea Lawrence and Ramin Setoodeh (also Variety’s co-editor-in-chief), the summer bash was emceed by actor and presenter Mario Lopez and his 12-year-old son Dominic.
    Matt Donnelly, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Caterham and her family are marking her milestone birthday this year with a private celebration, according to Guinness World Records.
    Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The boat ride was part of a birthday celebration, a law enforcement official told CNN.
    Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The upstairs waiting reception is also open walled, letting the natural elements in.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
  • As a result, Robinson will eclipse 2,000 total yards with 12-15 scores and 80-plus receptions.
    Jess Bryant, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

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“Blow (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blow%20%28out%29. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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