BLOWBACKS Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

blowbacks

noun

plural of blowback

as in side effects

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Noun

In the team’s demonstration, the CO2 reacted with the industrial by-products to form high-purity calcite.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026
Coir, a fibrous material made from by-products of coconut husks; it is often used as a substitute for peat.

— Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 29 May 2026

Definition of by-products

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These are effectively small disruptions to an athlete’s muscle fibres, which have both good and bad repercussions.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Though sympathetic to the onslaught of treatments Zai is facing, the meek, protective Minoti warns her of the repercussions of rebellion.

— Miriam Balanescu, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of repercussions

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Those seasons were spent in offshoots of the Shanahan-style offense the Raiders are running, including three with the Minnesota Vikings when Kubiak was his position coach and, eventually, his play caller.

— Sam Warren, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Al Qaeda has spawned more than two dozen offshoots threatening governments on three continents, from Europe deep into Africa, and across Asia.

— Robin Wright, New Yorker, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of offshoots

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The iconic science fiction series, which has spawned a myriad of spin-offs and feature films (not to mention all the merch), has inspired countless engineers, scientists and space fans over six decades.

— Tariq Malik, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2026
Structural remedies refer to divestitures, spin-offs and other changes to the makeup of the combined company.

— Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026

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