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)
Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 1 May 2026
The quarter was frankly a blowout.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 1 May 2026
Edmonton staved off elimination on Tuesday after a blowout victory against the Anaheim Ducks and trail 3-2 heading into Thursday night’s matchup in California.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 30 Apr. 2026
This Caribbean island is ready for your big summer blowout.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2026
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Noun
After being a third-round draft pick in 2012, the undersized Wilson went on to lead the Seahawks to two Super Bowls, winning one in a blowout of the Denver Broncos following the 2013 season.
—Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 1 May 2026
The quarter was frankly a blowout.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 1 May 2026
Edmonton staved off elimination on Tuesday after a blowout victory against the Anaheim Ducks and trail 3-2 heading into Thursday night’s matchup in California.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 30 Apr. 2026
This Caribbean island is ready for your big summer blowout.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blow (out)
Noun
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But the events of the last three years have left me confused and altered our relationship.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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Allen was injured but was not shot during the April 25 attack at the Washington Hilton, which disrupted one of the highest-profile annual events in the nation’s capital.—
Michael Kunzelman,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
Verb
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On a street by the harbor, crowds of people were squinting into the distance, exclaiming every time the whale exhaled.—
Jessica Camille Aguirre,
New Yorker,
2 May 2026
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People with higher metabolic rates — those exercising, drinking alcohol or pregnant — exhale more CO2 and become prime targets, according to Our Blood Institute.—
Ryan Brennan
May 1,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
Noun
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The most exuberant farewell event—a dance party at the White House—took place on January 6th.—
Peter Slevin,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Tall served as Mali’s education and science minister from 2016 to 2017 and is the president of the National Congress for Democratic Initiative, a political party opposed to the military government.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Noah Wyle will help MPTF’s NextGen board ring in summer at the organization’s annual bash.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
6 May 2026
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Cartier’s party was the first stop of several post–Met Gala soirees for this crowd, many of whom migrated downtown to attend the late-night bashes like the GQ after-party at The Twenty Two.—
Elise Taylor,
Vanity Fair,
5 May 2026
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The attack, which left 15 dead at a Jewish Hanukkah celebration, fueled calls for tougher gun controls and more action to tackle hatred towards Jews and followed a spate of antisemitic incidents in Australia.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
4 May 2026
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Named as a nod to the geography and industry of our county and region, the SAND + STEEL Art Fest is a free, three-day celebration of local artistic creativity and talent.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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The speech was a high-stakes diplomatic moment for the British monarch, but he was met with a warm and bipartisan reception.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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Smith caught 83 passes for 1,256 yards and 22 TDs, while Shen had 61 receptions for 1,062 yards and 12 TDs, as the Redhawks went 16-4 and won a regional championship.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Blow (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blow%20%28out%29. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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