as in breathing (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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The show felt alive, inhaling and exhaling guests in a natural rhythm.—
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For breathwork, Yasinksi recommends inhaling for four seconds, pausing for four seconds at the top, and then exhaling slowly.—
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“Blowing (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blowing%20%28out%29. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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