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as in bang
a loud explosive sound
a sharp blast of the horn startled the other driver
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as in blow
a sudden brief rush of wind
a surprise blast stole the umbrella right out of his hands
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as in event
a social gathering
a wild fraternity blast that lasted a whole weekend
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as in to smash
to cause to break open or into pieces by or as if by an explosive
the highway engineers will have to blast that hill in order to put a road through here
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as in to fire
to cause (a projectile) to be driven forward with force
artillery that could blast cannonballs from hundreds of yards
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as in to attack
to criticize harshly and usually publicly
blasted the new governor for every little misstep
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as in to rush
to proceed or move quickly
rowdy teenagers blasting down the road in a sports car
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Recent Examples of blast
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
But Shepard wasn’t done putting Bell or her suitors on blast quite yet.
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Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 June 2026
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The same young stars and exploding supernovas release enormous amounts of energy, blasting gas out of the galaxy.
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Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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And Sunday’s go-ahead blast sent the Phillies home series winners, taking the final game versus the Mets 5-4 to finish off a 5-2 trip.
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Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
But Shepard wasn’t done putting Bell or her suitors on blast quite yet.
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Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 June 2026
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The post-game timeline is the same that was enforced after Iran's games against New Zealand and Belgium, a tight travel schedule that members of the Iranian team and their coach have blasted as unfair treatment.
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Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The same young stars and exploding supernovas release enormous amounts of energy, blasting gas out of the galaxy.
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Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blast
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The finale, which aired on Sunday, June 28, ended with a bang.
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From the pig trailer came a bang, followed by a muffled squeal.
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While dealing real damage, Moscow’s ability to adapt has prevented Ukraine’s drone campaign from dealing the decisive blow Kyiv’s allies had hoped.
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Apple could still handle the iPhone differently by raising only Pro model prices, adjusting storage tiers, leaning on carrier promotions or pushing trade-in offers harder to soften the blow.
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Tuesday night's explosion from Contreras had actually been 24 hours in the making.
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Authorities in the wealthy city-state of Monaco have launched a manhunt that’s stretched across the border into France after several people were wounded in an explosion caused by a bomb that was planted in a residential building.
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The best Prime Day clothing deals tend to change day by day, so check back in over the course of the event to shop all the newest and most exciting markdowns.
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Boggi Milano, which will also be the official licensee of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027, is a fitting partner to the global sporting event.
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Powell is accused of smashing the mug over the victim's head.
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The van’s windows were smashed and a lone orange traffic cone sat on the hood.
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The suspect allegedly fired several shots at Majied.
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The Israeli military says 36 Israeli soldiers and four civilians were killed, as Hezbollah fired thousands of rockets and drones into northern Israel and Israeli troops in southern Lebanon.
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Once at the front of the Chico branch of the Butte County Library, Sayer fatally shot a man at the main door and another inside, authorities said.
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After Emii’s killing, Bland stabbed and attempted to shoot herself but was unable to because of the extent of her injuries, Handfield said, after the voices in her head were giving her those commands.
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He is accused of attacking a 27-year-old man with a beer mug inside the Hula Bar on Saturday night.
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Liv Morgan controversially interrupted Iyo Sky's coronation, attacking her and forcing a tap-out.
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“Blast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blast. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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