AIRBURSTS Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

airbursts

noun

plural of airburst

as in booms

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booms

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The continuous eruption of Anak Krakatau with lava fountains and loud booms ended Sunday but the volcanic island remained active Tuesday, with four eruptions recorded between dawn and midday.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
This sport is rooted in traditions that span generations and have endured through two world wars, economic booms, depressions and social strife.

— David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026

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