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a social gathering
staged a huge blowout for Halloween
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Recent Examples of blowouts
Many of the games in the series have been blowouts, and Boise State jumped to a 10-0 lead Saturday night while stifling New Mexico’s offense, which had one first down in the first quarter.
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Jim Keyser, Idaho Statesman, 12 Oct. 2025
These days, softer blowouts with a hint of curl are her default.
—Anneke Knot, Allure, 10 Oct. 2025
Improperly maintained tires can also increase fuel consumption and lead to blowouts.
—Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
The multistyler, which dries and styles hair at the same time, has three attachments that can be used for voluminous blowouts, soft curls, and more.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Experiencing diaper blowouts in the most inconvenient places, like a plane, as well as brutal moments of constipation, with her older kids, Everly, 12, and Callum, 5, encouraged Dewan to pay attention to gut health.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025
The QuickSmooth Brush is ideal for bouncy blowouts, and the RapidGloss Finisher helps smooth frizz and lock in shine.
—Caitlyn Martyn
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Her soft, shaggy lob is easygoing and effortless—a departure from her past looks, which were heavy, messy-on-purpose blowouts.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 30 Sep. 2025
The rest of group has been limited to short gains in weekly blowouts, whether those lopsided scores have been in the Panthers’ favor (like in Week 3) or not (all other games).
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2025
Jim Keyser, Idaho Statesman, 12 Oct. 2025
These days, softer blowouts with a hint of curl are her default.
—Anneke Knot, Allure, 10 Oct. 2025
Improperly maintained tires can also increase fuel consumption and lead to blowouts.
—Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
The multistyler, which dries and styles hair at the same time, has three attachments that can be used for voluminous blowouts, soft curls, and more.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Experiencing diaper blowouts in the most inconvenient places, like a plane, as well as brutal moments of constipation, with her older kids, Everly, 12, and Callum, 5, encouraged Dewan to pay attention to gut health.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025
The QuickSmooth Brush is ideal for bouncy blowouts, and the RapidGloss Finisher helps smooth frizz and lock in shine.
—Caitlyn Martyn
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Her soft, shaggy lob is easygoing and effortless—a departure from her past looks, which were heavy, messy-on-purpose blowouts.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 30 Sep. 2025
The rest of group has been limited to short gains in weekly blowouts, whether those lopsided scores have been in the Panthers’ favor (like in Week 3) or not (all other games).
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blowouts
Noun
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Both the Northern Taurid and Southern Taurid meteor streams are currently active, which could give rise to spectacular fireball events in the period leading up to their separate peaks in early November.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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Publications including Politico, Axios, Punchbowl, and Puck have all built bespoke events and subscription businesses aimed at reaching lobbyists, congressional offices, and federal government officials.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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Stars such as LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian, Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward, as well as Kelsey Grammer and Kayte Walsh all found their forever person while one or both parties were married.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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What To Know The Terminator star said his proposal would combine ideas supported by both parties.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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This legendary German restaurant is throwing three Oktoberfest bashes.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
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Even with a series of backyard bashes, the box office returns can be dry.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 2025
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An artillery shell fired as part of the Marine Corps’ 250-year anniversary celebrations prematurely detonated over Interstate 5 in California Saturday, striking a patrol vehicle with shrapnel, according to the California Highway Patrol.—
Susannah Cullinane,
CNN Money,
20 Oct. 2025
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Over the next two days the celebrations continue as people host gatherings and visit family and friends to celebrate the new year.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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His favorite target was receiver Ja’Marr Chase, who set a franchise record with 16 receptions.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Jaylen Warren tallied 127 yards on the ground as well as 31 air yards on four catches, while Freiermuth had his breakout game this season with 111 yards on five receptions.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Blowouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blowouts. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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