as in cocks
someone who boasts
although he's not the first person to blow his own horn, he's about the most obnoxious blower I've ever met
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Recent Examples of blowers
While single-stage snowblowers are optimal for light dustings, two-stage blowers are ideal for heavy-duty conditions and larger spaces.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2026
The woman at center (her pose reminiscent of David’s Hersilia, the mythical wife of Romulus who intervenes in the war between the Romans and Sabines) dances to the triumphant music of drummers and horn blowers.
—James Meyer, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
Forego melting products altogether and use mechanical methods like shovels, snow blowers, and plows for removal.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 29 Dec. 2025
In the basement are two vintage Spencer Orgoblo wind blowers, which power the pipes.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
Natural snow has yet to fall in December as ski areas are desperately running snow blowers to avoid shutting down before the holidays.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 12 Dec. 2025
Fire officials are also reminding those using snow blowers to use a clearing tool to reduce the risk of injury.
—Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 30 Nov. 2025
China’s DeepSeek calls for AI ‘whistle-blowers’ on job losses.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 11 Nov. 2025
Then add party hats and party blowers.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2026
The woman at center (her pose reminiscent of David’s Hersilia, the mythical wife of Romulus who intervenes in the war between the Romans and Sabines) dances to the triumphant music of drummers and horn blowers.
—James Meyer, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
Forego melting products altogether and use mechanical methods like shovels, snow blowers, and plows for removal.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 29 Dec. 2025
In the basement are two vintage Spencer Orgoblo wind blowers, which power the pipes.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
Natural snow has yet to fall in December as ski areas are desperately running snow blowers to avoid shutting down before the holidays.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 12 Dec. 2025
Fire officials are also reminding those using snow blowers to use a clearing tool to reduce the risk of injury.
—Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 30 Nov. 2025
China’s DeepSeek calls for AI ‘whistle-blowers’ on job losses.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 11 Nov. 2025
Then add party hats and party blowers.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 23 Oct. 2025
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“Blowers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blowers. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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