: an unforeseen and unwanted effect, result, or set of repercussions
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Gas prices have risen sharply, with broader inflationary blowback looming if the conflict drags on.
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Newsweek Editors, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Yet their massive investments have spurred political blowback, as voters object to rising electricity bills due to data centers and the risk of job losses to AI.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
Alexander has gained notice for asking reasonable questions of President Trump that for some reason spark blowback.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 30 Mar. 2026
The politicians who make these deals know that when franchises leave on their watch, some of the blowback lands on them.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2026
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Newsweek Editors, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Yet their massive investments have spurred political blowback, as voters object to rising electricity bills due to data centers and the risk of job losses to AI.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
Alexander has gained notice for asking reasonable questions of President Trump that for some reason spark blowback.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 30 Mar. 2026
The politicians who make these deals know that when franchises leave on their watch, some of the blowback lands on them.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2026
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“Blowback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blowback. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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