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)
Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
Many games were blowouts, allowing Faulkner to gain experience and develop a merciless attitude.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
But props became more popular in the 90s when sportsbooks needed a way to keep viewers invested in blowout games.
—Hannah Vanbiber, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Fans were expecting a blowout, so Jay Kornegay, manager of the sportsbook at the Imperial Palace casino in Las Vegas at that time, gathered his staff and came up with more than 150 bets on the game to keep fans engaged in what was otherwise going to be a one-sided affair.
—David Hill, Rolling Stone, 6 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Most experts see a Seahawks win with some predicting a blowout.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
Many games were blowouts, allowing Faulkner to gain experience and develop a merciless attitude.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
But props became more popular in the 90s when sportsbooks needed a way to keep viewers invested in blowout games.
—Hannah Vanbiber, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Fans were expecting a blowout, so Jay Kornegay, manager of the sportsbook at the Imperial Palace casino in Las Vegas at that time, gathered his staff and came up with more than 150 bets on the game to keep fans engaged in what was otherwise going to be a one-sided affair.
—David Hill, Rolling Stone, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blow (out)
Noun
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The event will, in particular, monitor several metrics, including motion control, dynamic balance, and impact resistance.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Both mishaps were unfortunate events as medals have been hard to come by through the early days of the Winter Olympics.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This wasn’t a group exhaling to let go of old pain.—
Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Inhale for four seconds, exhale for six, repeat.—
Stefanie Groner,
Glamour,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Beyond the federal government’s one-time contribution, several parties may contribute to a child’s account.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Very few voters have favorable opinions of political leaders in the other party.—
Craig Gilbert,
jsonline.com,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The annual, late afternoon bash was once again jam-packed with famous faces—including Jay-Z, Kendall Jenner, Tom Brady, and Cardi B—all gathered inside a sprawling industrial warehouse at Pier 48 overlooking the San Francisco Bay.—
Paul Chi,
Vogue,
8 Feb. 2026
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In the ad, Yang and Hamm appear to be a bit salty that they weren’t invited to a party on Ritz island, though The Avengers star quickly shifts their mood, and the three jet ski through the sands of the bash.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Feb. 2026
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Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny (and Vogue’s fashionable December digital cover star) took the stage at the 2026 Super Bowl—and brought his celebrity friends along for the celebration.—
Margaux Anbouba,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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Bad Bunny’s halftime performance at Super Bowl LX served as a robust celebration of culture that brimmed with symbolism and celebrity cameos.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2026
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Queen Camilla attended a short reception following the service in the crypt to meet Guild members and students supported by a Guild bursary.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
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They will be celebrated on April 9 at the Museum of the Moving Image with a work-in-progress script reading, cocktail reception, and other festivities — open to the public (RSVPs will open soon).—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Blow (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blow%20%28out%29. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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