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)
Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2025
The series moves to Edmonton for Game 5 even at 2-2 after three overtime games and one blowout.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025
While the brand’s Pro Thermal Brush is a viral sensation for blowout styles in its own right, the Wavytalk 5-in-1 tool offers four extra curling iron and wand barrels as a complete set.
—Olivia Cigliano, Footwear News, 12 June 2025
One of them, a somewhat recent duel in March, was a blowout.
—Tony East, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
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Noun
The Sun got a full week of practice and recovery in between a 104-67 blowout loss to the Washington Mystics last Sunday and their next game against Chicago, and the 2-7 Sky provide a good opportunity for Connecticut to prove whether those extra days paid off.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2025
The series moves to Edmonton for Game 5 even at 2-2 after three overtime games and one blowout.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025
While the brand’s Pro Thermal Brush is a viral sensation for blowout styles in its own right, the Wavytalk 5-in-1 tool offers four extra curling iron and wand barrels as a complete set.
—Olivia Cigliano, Footwear News, 12 June 2025
One of them, a somewhat recent duel in March, was a blowout.
—Tony East, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blow (out)
Noun
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In the final days leading up to the event, the White House made an unusual request.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
14 June 2025
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In addition to the Leo's message played on the park's big screen, the event will include words from people who knew Leo.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
Verb
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The test may show airflow limitation—an inability to exhale normally, even after use of a bronchodilator (medication to open the airways).—
Team Verywell Health,
Verywell Health,
13 May 2025
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After a day of elbowing through crowds at the Forum or the Vatican, entering your room or suite feels like a chance to exhale in solitude.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
Noun
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This means Boardroom and QSI will team up on commercial, investment and media content initiatives, as well as advising on PSG’s growth in the U.S., while the parties will also develop merchandise together.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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Also by this time the Nazi party had come to power in Germany and Ernst Toller had been exiled.—
Kamila Shamsie
June 20,
Literary Hub,
20 June 2025
Noun
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The model and actor joined her famous parents Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber at a 40th birthday bash that Ivanka Trump’s sister-in-law, supermodel Karlie Kloss, threw for Joshua Kushner, the brother of Ivanka’s husband, Jared Kushner, the Daily Mail and TMZ reported.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
13 June 2025
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Paige's mother, Ree Drummond, shared photos and details of the festive bash in a new post on her Pioneer Woman blog on Wednesday, June 4.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
4 June 2025
Noun
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While its rich marble ensuite is virtually the size of a stateroom itself—with a deep soaking tub, a walk-in rainfall shower, and a nifty sliding door (cutting the bathroom in half) perfect for offering a private guest bathroom when hosting sunset soirees or champagne receptions.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Isaacman will speak during Saturday's dinner reception.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
13 June 2025
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“Blow (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blow%20%28out%29. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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