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a social gathering
staged a huge blowout for Halloween
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Recent Examples of blowouts
That usually means a team will play harder, the next game, but there have been an alarming number of blowouts this season in the league.
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David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
Closer games are better than blowouts, and overtime is best of all.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Madison Square Garden’s VIP entrance on 31st is marked by an awning that stretches to the curb, protecting blowouts from the weather.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 3 June 2026
Top early Amazon Prime Day deals Get salon-quality blowouts without damaging your hair with this premium hair dryer.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
Silk pillowcases may also help extend the lifespan of blowouts, reduce bedhead, and create a smoother overall appearance.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
The Article Memorial Day sale ranks high among my favorite furniture blowouts to shop during a time where there’s no shortage of genuinely good deals.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 11 May 2026
Any number of other Knicks played the hero, willing the team to a gutsy victory, showing sudden grit after so many easy blowouts.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 10 May 2026
The first-round blowouts sparked a debate about whether the playoff expanded to too many teams and whether the selection committee chose correctly by putting teams like Indiana and SMU in the playoffs over three-loss SEC teams like Alabama and Ole Miss.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
Closer games are better than blowouts, and overtime is best of all.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Madison Square Garden’s VIP entrance on 31st is marked by an awning that stretches to the curb, protecting blowouts from the weather.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 3 June 2026
Top early Amazon Prime Day deals Get salon-quality blowouts without damaging your hair with this premium hair dryer.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
Silk pillowcases may also help extend the lifespan of blowouts, reduce bedhead, and create a smoother overall appearance.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
The Article Memorial Day sale ranks high among my favorite furniture blowouts to shop during a time where there’s no shortage of genuinely good deals.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 11 May 2026
Any number of other Knicks played the hero, willing the team to a gutsy victory, showing sudden grit after so many easy blowouts.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 10 May 2026
The first-round blowouts sparked a debate about whether the playoff expanded to too many teams and whether the selection committee chose correctly by putting teams like Indiana and SMU in the playoffs over three-loss SEC teams like Alabama and Ole Miss.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blowouts
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Nobody knows how often adverse events occur, said Kristen Nixon, a Johns Hopkins University researcher who has studied posts about weight loss drugs on Reddit, a popular online forum.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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McCormick has booked several authors already for events at the bookshop, including local author Angela Cervantes, who has written three books for American Girl.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
Noun
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These watch parties are open to the public and do not require a ticket.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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While members of both parties who cite privacy issues have long wanted to limit the authority, there was broad bipartisan support to renew it, especially after Republicans and Democrats recently worked out a compromise bill.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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As classic cars prepare to roll onto the Mother Road and communities across eight states launch centennial celebrations, organizers hope the milestone serves not only as a tribute to history but as a call to preserve what comes next.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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Situated high above the town and owned by Princess Vittoria Alliata di Villafranca, a title bestowed on her family in 1609 by the King of Spain, the iconic venue was the perfect choice for the pair's celebrations.—
Ruchira Sharma,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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Go on fungi-finding forays with truffle-sniffing dogs at the Oregon Truffle Festival, or attend epicurean bashes like Alt Wine Fest, Queer Wine Fest, AAPI Food & Wine Festival, and the International Pinot Noir Celebration.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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Since 2000, she's reigned as Queen of Halloween with her extravagant bashes.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
7 May 2026
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That first season was one that featured 49 receptions for 497 yards and four touchdowns, yes, but a bulk of that production also came with backup quarterback Andy Dalton at the helm.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2026
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Abanikanda getting a lot of work with the second-team unit — hauling in two receptions and taking an inside handoff.—
Nick Harris
June 9,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 June 2026
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“Blowouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blowouts. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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