blowback

noun

Definition of blowbacknext
as in fallout

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Recent Examples of blowback The blowback, and its competition, was so intense that in July 2027, Sony reduced the price to $500. — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Many were already struggling when the Biden administration attempted to enact sweeping student debt relief in the wake of the Covid pandemic, but the proposal encountered Republican blowback. — Erik Ortiz, NBC news, 28 June 2026 Another internet-famous World Cup fan, Shaun from Scotland, got blowback from liberals for posing with Florida’s Republican governor, Ron DeSantis. — Will Oremus, The Atlantic, 1 July 2026 Continue reading … 'DEEPLY WEIRD' — CNN panel's bizarre 'read as Jewish' comment about a senator draws fierce blowback. — FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for blowback
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  1. fallout
  2. by-product
  3. side effect
  4. offshoot
Noun
  • Sportico’s Michael McCann, who is an attorney and a law professor, breaks down the potential legal fallout of a lockout in two parts.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 July 2026
  • After rumors of a fallout between Swift and Karlie Kloss, the model was spotted arriving at Madison Square Garden.
    — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 4 July 2026
Definition of fallout
Noun
  • The technique developed as a by-product of my scientific research on bass fishing.
    — Jack G. Mell, Outdoor Life, 2 July 2026
  • These grain- and gluten-free treats contain no chicken or poultry by-product meal, corn, wheat, soy, or artificial preservatives, colors, and flavors.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 26 June 2026
Definition of by-product
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  • The resulting anxiety and panic are an unfortunate side effect of a banner year for fireworks shows.
    — Bill Chappell, NPR, 28 June 2026
  • Mendez is in a special therapy program for patients who have aphasia, which is a common side effect of having a stroke.
    — Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 26 June 2026
Definition of side effect
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  • There may be some confusion among Bravo or Peacock viewers over the shows, but clearly Bravo is placing its bets on the Real Housewives version rather than the in-house offshoot.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 1 July 2026
  • An offshoot of the youth savings and investment accounts that the president introduced as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act, these accounts are specifically targeted for children in foster care.
    — Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 1 July 2026
Definition of offshoot

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