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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Noun
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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Such violent celestial events may have left a clue in ancient rocks in the form of a rare element.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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Schimel earlier this week campaigned with Donald Trump Jr. at an event where the president's son said electing Schimel was essential for protecting Trump's agenda.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Practice deep breathing techniques (try inhaling for four seconds and exhaling for six).—
Diana Lowe,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Inhale for five counts and exhale for five counts while pumping your arms up and down.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Is the issue with your party age or a lack of vision?—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2025
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The party is racked by discord over its position on social issues – especially trans rights and, to an only slightly lesser degree, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
15 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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Exacerbating the situation is the film’s tepid reception by critics with more negative reviews than positive ones.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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The exhibition will open to the public at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 30, with a reception in the Edith Farnsworth House Visitor Center and Barnsworth Gallery.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Blow (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blow%20%28out%29. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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