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a social gathering
staged a huge blowout for Halloween
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Recent Examples of blowouts
The Lancers lost nine of 10 in December, including blowouts by 30, 41 and 47 points.
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Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
One of the Knicks’ newest additions dismissed the long view — understandable for someone not here for last year’s warning signs or this season’s blowouts.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
Two of those games were blowouts, but during the lone start, Plowden contributed 16 points, six rebounds, four assists, a steal and two treys.
—Stan Son, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Many games were blowouts, allowing Faulkner to gain experience and develop a merciless attitude.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Considering the vast majority of district games for top teams are often blowouts, the competition in a new district of doom is much needed, and will provide some interesting matchups, including North Crowley against Waxahachie.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2026
There seems to be more blowouts this season and a signficant drop off after Sunnyslope and Millennium in boys high school basketball.
—Richard Obert, AZCentral.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Merklinger played late in a couple of blowouts as a true freshman, retaining his redshirt status.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 19 Jan. 2026
Not even an extended injury to Mack Hollins or extra playing time in blowouts has brought a breakout performance.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 16 Jan. 2026
Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
One of the Knicks’ newest additions dismissed the long view — understandable for someone not here for last year’s warning signs or this season’s blowouts.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
Two of those games were blowouts, but during the lone start, Plowden contributed 16 points, six rebounds, four assists, a steal and two treys.
—Stan Son, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Many games were blowouts, allowing Faulkner to gain experience and develop a merciless attitude.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Considering the vast majority of district games for top teams are often blowouts, the competition in a new district of doom is much needed, and will provide some interesting matchups, including North Crowley against Waxahachie.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2026
There seems to be more blowouts this season and a signficant drop off after Sunnyslope and Millennium in boys high school basketball.
—Richard Obert, AZCentral.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Merklinger played late in a couple of blowouts as a true freshman, retaining his redshirt status.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 19 Jan. 2026
Not even an extended injury to Mack Hollins or extra playing time in blowouts has brought a breakout performance.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blowouts
Noun
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Seitz’s attorneys, however, argued the video supported their version of events.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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The enforcement is unpredictable; a grower may be ordered to conduct a recall and pay fines for a situation that others face without penalty, even when no adverse health events are reported.—
Rino Ferrarese,
Hartford Courant,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In such arrangements, the parties typically split the payments, with the authorized entity completing the reimbursement paperwork and the ineligible provider ostensibly performing the services billed.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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Many Republican officeholders in the Reaganite mold opposed them, and economists from both parties warned that they were poorly designed to reduce the overall trade deficit.—
David Pozen,
The Atlantic,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Grady’s had a nice vibe, and was our favorite restaurant to visit with friends and family, for birthday and other celebrations, or just to have a good meal.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Feb. 2026
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Jewish life in Florida includes a wide range of religious traditions, cultural celebrations, educational institutions, and charitable organizations that continue to strengthen the state’s social fabric.—
Jason Touvi,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The result Saturday was a mid-winter party that felt different than any of their previous bashes.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Additionally, the 2026 Golden Globes weekend includes pre-and post-show bashes hosted by Universal, Amazon MGM Studios, Netflix and BAFTA.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
2 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Wolford is a big-play threat who had 19 receptions for 509 yards and seven touchdowns as a redshirt freshman at Kent State.—
Manny Navarro,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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After an electric freshman season at USC but a disappointing sophomore season, Branch transferred to Georgia and led the SEC in receptions in 2025.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
23 Feb. 2026
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