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)
Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 12 Feb. 2025
Kornet was quiet against the Heat (zero points, three rebounds, two assists, two steals in 22 minutes) but excellent two nights earlier in a blowout win over the New York Knicks.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 11 Feb. 2025
This is a pretty noteworthy win for Fox, given the game was a near blowout and the Eagles dominated from the first snap of the ball.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2025
On February 9, the Philadelphia Eagles delivered a blowout win against the Kansas City Chiefs at the Super Bowl—a first for Barkley (and on his birthday too!).
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 10 Feb. 2025
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Dallas Goedert is coming off a high of the Philadelphia Eagles' 40-22 blowout win over the Kansas City Chiefs at the 2025 Super Bowl in New Orleans on Feb. 9.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 12 Feb. 2025
Kornet was quiet against the Heat (zero points, three rebounds, two assists, two steals in 22 minutes) but excellent two nights earlier in a blowout win over the New York Knicks.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 11 Feb. 2025
This is a pretty noteworthy win for Fox, given the game was a near blowout and the Eagles dominated from the first snap of the ball.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2025
On February 9, the Philadelphia Eagles delivered a blowout win against the Kansas City Chiefs at the Super Bowl—a first for Barkley (and on his birthday too!).
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 10 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blow (out)
Noun
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The Commission’s recent Enforcement Advisory to the radio industry as a whole stated that manipulating airplay based on artist participation in station events without proper disclosure violates federal laws.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2025
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Most events—about six out of every 10—had at least some seats selling below face value, with a third of tickets sold within a month of the game going for below the original price.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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During this exercise, exhale on the twist so your core contracts with greater intensity.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
26 Feb. 2025
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In Amato’s lab, a graduate student may exhale germs into a test tube.—
Carl Zimmer,
Smithsonian Magazine,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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McConnell, the Kentucky Republican who turned 83 on Thursday, is the longest-serving Senate party leader in history.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Bowery’s party costumes and body of work across fashion, music and performance is being recognized in an exhibition at the Tate Modern that will open on Feb. 27.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
WWD,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The soon to be mom would like a courthouse wedding versus a big bash as the planning element is turning out to be stressful.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
27 Feb. 2025
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Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds stopped by Chris Rock's 60th birthday bash to help the comedian celebrate in style — and posed for photos with a few celebrity friends.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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The developer backed away after getting a chilly reception from Chesterton’s Advisory Plan Commission in November 2022.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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The game was the first time in his career that he was held without a reception in the first half of a postseason game.—
Nate Taylor,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Blow (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blow%20%28out%29. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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