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)
Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2025
Since returning, Adams has participated in: a 1-0 win over Tottenham, a 3-0 win at Old Trafford, a 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge, and last weekend’s 4-1 blowout at St. James’ Park.
—Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
The other eight teams on pace for 100 or more points have averaged 1.75 blowout losses.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
With the Heat featured on TNT on Thursday night (albeit somewhat briefly, until their blowout loss to the Milwaukee Bucks was shifted to truTV), Barkley took advantage of the opportunity to again inject himself into the drama between Butler and Heat President Pat Riley.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2025
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Despite the blowout win, Liberty coach Rich Morton emphasized the need for his team to stay focused, even in a game like Tuesday’s.
—Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2025
Since returning, Adams has participated in: a 1-0 win over Tottenham, a 3-0 win at Old Trafford, a 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge, and last weekend’s 4-1 blowout at St. James’ Park.
—Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
The other eight teams on pace for 100 or more points have averaged 1.75 blowout losses.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
With the Heat featured on TNT on Thursday night (albeit somewhat briefly, until their blowout loss to the Milwaukee Bucks was shifted to truTV), Barkley took advantage of the opportunity to again inject himself into the drama between Butler and Heat President Pat Riley.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blow (out)
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The event is characterized as a huge success and falls nicely into a calendar of public and fundraising events that help attract visitors, donations and awareness to the growing zoo.—
Molly Davis,
The Tennessean,
3 Feb. 2025
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While he’s always stationed in the shadows at the side of the stage with his longtime right-hand Stacy Carr, this year the pair were on the stage for the entire event, which each artist walking over to pay homage and be photographed after their performance.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
2 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Box breathing: Inhale for a count of four, hold your breath for a count of four, exhale for a count of four, and hold your breath for a count of four.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
24 Jan. 2025
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The researchers found that exhaling through the nose caused infectious particles to be deflected downward, dispersing them more vertically and less horizontally.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Jan. 2025
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Events make our bookstore fun, and midnight release parties are our favorites!—
American Booksellers Association,
USA TODAY,
9 Feb. 2025
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Buffalo Chicken Dip No football party is complete without buffalo chicken dip.—
Christine Byrne,
StyleCaster,
8 Feb. 2025
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Heidi Klum interview:Model, TV personality talks Halloween bash Though Leni had several modeling opportunities while growing up, Klum preferred to keep her out of the public eye.—
Edward Segarra,
USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 2025
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On February 1, the New York Chinese Cultural Center, in partnership with the South Street Seaport Museum, is throwing a Lunar New Year bash complete with lion dancing, Chinese crafts, and calligraphy workshops at the seaport in downtown Manhattan.—
Mae Hamilton,
AFAR Media,
28 Jan. 2025
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Nabers finished with five receptions for 62 yards, including a key touchdown.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
3 Feb. 2025
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Thirty-odd years later, Lynch remained proud of the madcap road movie, even as it had been largely overshadowed in his filmography, due in part to its polarizing critical reception and absence from streaming platforms.—
Zach Schonfeld,
Vulture,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Blow (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blow%20%28out%29. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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