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verb

Definition of blow (out)next
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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blowout

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noun

ˈblō-ˌau̇t How to pronounce blowout (audio)
as in event
a social gathering staged a huge blowout for Halloween

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Recent Examples of blow (out)
Noun
Organizers haven't revealed if the temporary Olympic capacity — initially projected to be 25,000 — for the aquatic center had been scaled down to avoid cost blowouts. — ABC News, 23 July 2026 With her signature voluminous blowout complete, Martha began restoring her marble floors—which are actually garden pavers from an old residence in Long Island. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 22 July 2026 Other dogs have exquisitely sensitive stomachs — just a tiny bite of something weird leads to blowout diarrhea and vomiting. — Jane Sykes, Washington Post, 21 July 2026 Schobel gets valuable playing time in blowout wins over Arkansas State and Grambling State, setting up a big 2027. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for blow (out)
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blow (out)
  1. exhale
  2. event
  3. party
  4. bash
  5. celebration
  6. reception
Verb
  • October might get most of the attention, but summer is when Salem gets to exhale and show off its more easygoing, creative side.
    — Jenn Sinrich, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2026
  • Still, no one exhaled when production finally moved to a water tank at Universal Studios in Los Angeles.
    — Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026
Definition of exhale
Noun
  • Crime has been down considerably across the city this year, despite several high-profile events occurring in recent months.
    — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
  • And the other is a wealthier bride shopping for diverse silhouettes for her multiple events, her entire wardrobe customized by the country’s top designers.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
Definition of event
Noun
  • Guest lists of hundreds of people and celebrations lasting up to three or four days are hardly uncommon, usually a mix of traditional rituals and elaborate parties.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
  • Burnham won three straight mayoral elections, in 2017, 2021 and 2024, and Labour candidate Bev Craig, the current leader of Manchester City Council, is hoping to retain the mayoralty for the party.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026
Definition of party
Noun
  • Brazil finally won a first World Cup, inspired by 17-year-old Pele, a player who would do more than anyone else to promote the competition by his final, again victorious, bash at it 12 years later.
    — Michael Cox, New York Times, 23 July 2026
  • The actress also shared photos from inside the bash, which was attended by her Scream Queens costar Emma Roberts, her Last Showgirl costars Brenda Song and Kieran Shipka, actor Lukas Gage and model Alex Consani.
    — Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026
Definition of bash
Noun
  • Harvick vividly recalls the immense crowds and emotional post-race celebration, fulfilling a deep childhood aspiration.
    — Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
  • Charli’s shameless celebration of her taste comes as AI companies are promising everyone can be an artist.
    — Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
Definition of celebration
Noun
  • The highlight came when MarShawn Lloyd made a reception and Franklin stripped the ball loose.
    — Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • He was voted first-team All-Big 12 and third-team All-American last season after posting a career-high 72 receptions for 1,190 yards and 10 touchdowns.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 July 2026
Definition of reception

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“Blow (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blow%20%28out%29. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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