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as in explosion
the act or an instance of exploding the blast destroyed the building completely

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blast

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verb

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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 shoot
to cause a weapon to release a missile with great force the recruits were all blasting away at the target range

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Recent Examples of blast
Noun
García then launched a no-doubt blast to left field, hammering an elevated 93-mph fastball to even this three-game series between the past two World Series champions ahead of a rubber match on Sunday afternoon. Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2025 That three-run blast headlined a 10-run surge by the Marlins. Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2025
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But Trump blasted him Thursday on Truth Social, saying he should be fired immediately due to his involvement in Harvard's legal challenge against the White House. Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025 In a 7-4 loss in Game 1, Marquez hit the 1,000 career strikeout mark but was shaky once again after he was blasted for seven runs in 2/3 of an inning in his last start against the Dodgers. Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for blast
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blast
Noun
  • Marsai Martin’s chignon and a Josephine Baker-esque side bang meant business, closing out the week with professional elegance.
    India Espy-Jones, Essence, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Those events will fling material in all directions, triggering the same double bang in the other white dwarf.
    Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 4 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The endorsement was a boon to Mr. Cuomo, 67, and a blow to his rivals.
    Nicholas Fandos, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
  • The result is just tit-for-tat subversion and another blow to America’s supposedly nonpartisan system of justice.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
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  • From Ediacaran Precursors To The Cambrian Explosion The discovery and classification of Dickinsonia have had profound implications for our understanding of the Cambrian explosion.
    Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Authorities also said there was a vehicle on fire, which has since been put out, at the address of the house explosion.
    Kelly Murray, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2025
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  • In the wake of the devastating events of last Sunday's episode of The Last of Us, this week's installment marked a new chapter for Ellie (Bella Ramsey) and the rest of the survivors of the infected horde's attack on Jackson.
    Megan McCluskey, Time, 28 Apr. 2025
  • For traders focused on events, comprehending Snap’s historical stock behavior following earnings can provide valuable insights.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The Red Sox first baseman smashed his second three-run homer in two nights in an 8-5 loss to the Seattle Mariners.
    Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
  • In the past half decade, whole strata of this intricate New York support system have been smashed.
    Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2025
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  • Remembering Molly Elliott, killed by Louisiana Death Row inmate Their killer is facing execution by firing squad.
    Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
  • To understand why, consider the Stinger: a surface-to-air missile with infrared capabilities to home in on targets but that is lightweight and shoulder fired.
    MICHAEL BROWN, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Korematsu was just 22 years old and working hard to expand his family’s flower nursery outside San Francisco when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941.
    Lauren Stienstra, Time, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Every American should reject the president's and his cronies' illegitimate use of government power to attack his enemies.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Over three seasons at Alabama, his sideline-to-sideline speed showed through, as did his ability to rush the quarterback.
    Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
  • After two strong seasons at Boise State, Jeanty had a historic 2024 season, rushing for 2,601 yards with 29 touchdowns while leading the Broncos to the College Football Playoff.
    Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2025

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