as in to breathe (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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as in event
a social gathering
staged a huge blowout for Halloween
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Recent Examples of blow (out)
Jay Ginsbach, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
This move comes following a blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025
In Anaheim, the Angels’ Ron Washington was heartily booed by the hometown fans for summoning infielder Nicky Lopez to record the final out in an 8-1 blowout loss to the White Sox (who set the major league record for losses last year).
—Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2025
The decision followed a January 5, 2024, in-flight blowout of a door panel on an Alaska Airlines' ALK.N jet that exposed ongoing safety and quality issues at Boeing.
—David Shepardson and Dan Catchpole, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Florida Gators Florida is 15-1 since a blowout loss at Tennessee Feb. 1.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
This move comes following a blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025
In Anaheim, the Angels’ Ron Washington was heartily booed by the hometown fans for summoning infielder Nicky Lopez to record the final out in an 8-1 blowout loss to the White Sox (who set the major league record for losses last year).
—Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2025
The decision followed a January 5, 2024, in-flight blowout of a door panel on an Alaska Airlines' ALK.N jet that exposed ongoing safety and quality issues at Boeing.
—David Shepardson and Dan Catchpole, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blow (out)
Noun
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These events devastate local communities not just as the tragedy unfolds but in its aftermath.—
Shoshi Parks,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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Wednesday will mark 100 years since the first passenger train arrived at the Boise Depot, and the city is celebrating the landmark with four days of events.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Another great one is the 4-7-8 breath, which activates the parasympathetic nervous system: inhale for four counts, hold for seven and exhale slowly for eight.—
Michelle Stansbury,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Use this simple breathing exercise: Inhale slowly for a count of five and exhale slowly for a count of five.—
Juli Fraga, Contributor,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In the Kirk podcast interview, Newsom broke with many in his party on the issue of transgender women in sports.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2025
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The parties banded together in the face of Trump’s designs on the territory.—
Aamer Madhani,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Bridgerton-level bash complete with tiaras, ballgowns, military uniforms and sashes took a storybook turn when a guest left a single sparkling shoe reminiscent of Cinderella, which prompted courtiers to have some fun finding its owner.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The fact Waltz had Goldberg’s number in his phone in the first place has also raised difficult questions for the national security adviser, particularly as Trump and others in the White House bash Goldberg as a partisan hack.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In the scrimmage, Kitt-Denton warmed up with a 10-yard reception from Denegal on the opening play of the sixth drive.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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Wind Creek expects the second-floor ballroom, just under 7,000 square feet with seating for up to 500 people when laid out in a banquet format, to be popular for special events such as wedding receptions.—
Mike Nolan,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Blow (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blow%20%28out%29. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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