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)
Kevin Stankiewicz,morgan Chittum, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
Some might strive for the perfect bouncy blowout, while others consider shiny, springy ringlets a great success.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Smith had 151 total yards and four touchdowns last year in TCU’s blowout defeat and now plays for the Kansas City Chiefs after being taken in the seventh round of the NFL draft.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2025
The Lions ended up dismantling the Bears with five touchdowns in a blowout 52-21 win.
—Tj MacIas, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Oracle’s recent blowout quarter earning report was a good sign.
—Kevin Stankiewicz,morgan Chittum, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
Some might strive for the perfect bouncy blowout, while others consider shiny, springy ringlets a great success.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Smith had 151 total yards and four touchdowns last year in TCU’s blowout defeat and now plays for the Kansas City Chiefs after being taken in the seventh round of the NFL draft.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2025
The Lions ended up dismantling the Bears with five touchdowns in a blowout 52-21 win.
—Tj MacIas, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blow (out)
Noun
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The new smart glasses are a bridge between the company's audio-only Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses and the experimental Orion augmented reality glasses that the company revealed at last year's Connect event.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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In the wake of Kirk’s shooting, both Democrats and Republicans have expressed concerns about holding outdoor events.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Breathe in for a count of four, hold for four, and exhale for four.—
Robyn Koslowitz,
Parents,
19 Sep. 2025
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Voices gasped, exhaled for a beat, then rose up in screams of horror.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Tucker missed that party last week, leaving Pittsburgh on the same day the Cubs secured their first postseason appearance since 2020.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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As both parties gear up for the 2028 elections and midterms, the episode underscores how viral moments and digital tactics could potentially shape perceptions of political leadership in the United States.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In my case, with CelebrateAlly, the app might have made for a more picture-perfect bash—but the party wasn’t the point.—
Miranda Rake,
The Atlantic,
23 Sep. 2025
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When a person turns 70, the milestone calls for a momentous birthday bash.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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No matter what that campaign had brought it would be a celebration of all their hard work.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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Both of the receivers were fined $14,491 for that celebration, but that wasn't the only fine for either of them.—
Mark Kern,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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Last year, the Queen hosted a reception connected to the 100th anniversary of Queen Mary's Dolls' House, which the Royal Collection Trust touts as the world's largest and most famous doll house.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
18 Sep. 2025
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First, the positive fan reception to season 1.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Blow (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blow%20%28out%29. Accessed 25 Sep. 2025.
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