AIRBURSTS Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

airbursts

noun

plural of airburst

as in booms

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implosions

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booms

Noun

The forecasts promised clear skies and cool air as a respite from another night of sirens, booms and ballistic missile strikes.

— Steve Hendrix, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026
Billions of dollars of investment have been pouring into Georgia over the past few years as data centers and advanced manufacturing construction booms.

— Mirtha Donastorg, AJC.com, 25 Sep. 2026

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