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)
Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2025
Cleveland not only swept the Knicks, 4-0, last season, but posted 37- and 19-point blowouts in the process.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 18 Aug. 2025
For the first half of the year the company’s revenues have increased 26% following a shutdown of operations after a near fatal door blowout on an Alaska Airlines 737MAX in January 2024.
—Jerrold Lundquist, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
The young Twins left in the wake of the team’s trade deadline purge did manage to stave off a sweep with a blowout victory over their American League Central overlords on Sunday, so that’s something — if not quite enough to make whatever vision the team has for the future make complete sense.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 18 Aug. 2025
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The blowout argument in the Oval Office was over various things: the American leaders accused Zelensky of standing in the way of a peace agreement with Russia, while Zelensky expressed disbelief at the notion of diplomacy with the country that had invaded Ukraine.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2025
Cleveland not only swept the Knicks, 4-0, last season, but posted 37- and 19-point blowouts in the process.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 18 Aug. 2025
For the first half of the year the company’s revenues have increased 26% following a shutdown of operations after a near fatal door blowout on an Alaska Airlines 737MAX in January 2024.
—Jerrold Lundquist, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
The young Twins left in the wake of the team’s trade deadline purge did manage to stave off a sweep with a blowout victory over their American League Central overlords on Sunday, so that’s something — if not quite enough to make whatever vision the team has for the future make complete sense.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blow (out)
Noun
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Here's a look back at some of the highlights from the multi-day event inside Freedom Hall.—
Leo Bertucci,
The Courier-Journal,
26 Aug. 2025
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Some companies have begun to remove alcohol from events and social occasions.—
Melissa A. Wheeler,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Breathe in slowly through your nose… now give me a long, full exhale out your mouth.—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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Family and supporters audibly exhaled when the decision came several minutes later: a certificate of innocence was granted for the two men, the longest-serving wrongfully convicted people in Illinois.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
31 July 2025
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Texas Democrats return home Democrats in the Texas House of Representatives returned to Austin on Monday after leaving the state two weeks ago in protest of a Republican plan to redraw congressional maps to help the party gain seats in 2026.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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During the negotiation of the 1975 Helsinki Final Act, a landmark diplomatic agreement designed to improve relations between East and West, Brzezinski acted as an informal adviser to Western European parties to the talks.—
Niall Ferguson,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Aug. 2025
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Savory with just a hint of spice, sausage balls are a versatile and reliable favorite because they can be served for gatherings any time of day, from a brunch bash to a dinner party.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
24 Aug. 2025
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Still, last summer’s tabloid headlines didn’t diminish his milestone birthday bash in July 2024.—
Peter Kiefer,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Aug. 2025
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The ceremony was officiated by the former Los Angeles Lakers player's aunt, Tanisha Upshaw, and her husband, Anthony Upshaw. Guests enjoyed light refreshments during cocktail hour before heading to the reception, where a buffet-style dinner was served.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Things were rolling along so nicely, with wide receiver Cam Pickett collecting a pair of touchdown receptions and running backs Daniel Hishaw and Leshon Williams combining for 126 rushing yards on 19 attempts, that Leipold was able to sit Daniels in the final minutes.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
24 Aug. 2025
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“Blow (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blow%20%28out%29. Accessed 2 Sep. 2025.
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