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)
Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 18 Mar. 2025
None had worked an Aztecs game this season, although Padilla worked several in recent years … SDSU is now 0-3 against UNC all-time, all three blowouts.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
The Kings were playing on the second night of a back-to-back following their blowout loss to the Warriors on Thursday.
—Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 15 Mar. 2025
North Carolina has won eight of nine since a blowout loss at Clemson, with the lone defeat being at home to Duke last weekend.
—Noah Trister, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
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Kansas had a rock bottom moment with a blowout loss to BYU while Arkansas started 0-5 in SEC play in Calipari’s first year with the Razorbacks after leaving Kentucky.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 18 Mar. 2025
None had worked an Aztecs game this season, although Padilla worked several in recent years … SDSU is now 0-3 against UNC all-time, all three blowouts.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
The Kings were playing on the second night of a back-to-back following their blowout loss to the Warriors on Thursday.
—Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 15 Mar. 2025
North Carolina has won eight of nine since a blowout loss at Clemson, with the lone defeat being at home to Duke last weekend.
—Noah Trister, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blow (out)
Noun
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Infantino confirmed in an address to UEFA’s annual congress in Belgrade that the U.S., probably alongside other Concacaf members, had a clear path to stage the event.—
Samindra Kunti,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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To submit events To submit a community event for online publication, email information at least two weeks before the event to lake@orlandosentinel.com.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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McGhie’s 3-point attempt at the buzzer with 7-footer Danny Wolf in his face hit the back iron, and the Wolverines and their fans finally exhaled.—
Arnie Stapleton,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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When the verdict was read, Rocky exhaled and jumped over the railing into the gallery to embrace Rihanna, a moment that quickly went viral on social media.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The Recruit followed Owen Hendricks (Centineo), a CIA lawyer, who becomes involved in massive international conflicts with dangerous parties after an asset tries to expose their relationship to the agency.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Mar. 2025
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The outlet reported that Sanchez had two engagement parties – one in Beverly Hills and another in Positano, Italy.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Take a closer look at Niecy Nash’s birthday bash look below.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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This year, Nocona’s party planners expected a couple thousand people on March 1, many driving long distances to experience this hidden gem of a bash.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Britt has been targeted on 56 passes in his career and allowed 46 receptions for 453 yards (a 9.8 average), with no interceptions but just one TD allowed.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2025
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April 5 through July 27, with an exhibition reception from 5-7 p.m. May 3.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 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 6 Apr. 2025.
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