as in loud
marked by a high volume of sound
carried a blasting radio wherever he went
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as in firing
a directed propelling of a missile by a firearm or artillery piece
the next blasting by the artillery scored a direct hit
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as in shattering
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 shooting
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 discharging
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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as in attacking
to criticize harshly and usually publicly
blasted the new governor for every little misstep
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as in rushing
to proceed or move quickly
rowdy teenagers blasting down the road in a sports car
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Recent Examples of blasting
Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 6 June 2026
Automatic weapons blasting, tires squealing, the whole bit.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
The sweet spot for blasting is in the center of each round target.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
McLeod grew up listening to the quarry’s warning sirens, learning to take cover indoors before the blasting began.
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
In the engine room, Hoff spoke of how some keepers went mad because of the foghorn blasting every few seconds.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Another was renting a vintage car and driving through Italy with a girlfriend with classical music blasting.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
Saros looks like a promising follow-up to Returnal, incorporating all the frenetic action and satisfying alien-blasting of the previous game, while also bringing in its own time-loop mechanic to justify the live-die-repeat gameplay style that Housemarque is fast becoming known for.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Regardless of what's stowed away on the company's Falcon 9, the two-stage rocket should look just as slick blasting off from the ground.
—Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 26 Dec. 2025
Kara Nesvig, Allure, 12 June 2026
Minutes after the results came out, the mayor issued a scorching statement blasting Raman for voting against police hiring and the effort to keep homeless encampments away from schools.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
LeBlanc hit just four homers his freshman year at LSU-Eunice and 11 as a sophomore before blasting four more than former KU single-season home run leader Tony Thompson, who hit 21 in 2009.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
Speaker Mike Johnson applauded the passage in a statement Tuesday afternoon, blasting Democrats for opposing the bill.
—Lauren Peller, ABC News, 9 June 2026
Astronomers have discovered a distant quasar — or active nucleus of a galaxy — that's powered by a feeding supermassive black hole blasting out winds at record-breaking speeds of 30% the speed of light, around 201 million miles (323 million kilometers) per hour.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 9 June 2026
From blasting your favorite tunes with the windows rolled down to munching on your fave road trip snacks, there’s really nothing like hitting the open road with your family and friends.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
Watch Meyers' full monologue blasting Cruz above.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 4 June 2026
As Blaine, Anneliese and the others arrive to confront the group, the garage door opens to reveal the screens, blasting them with energy.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Noun
Five jettisoned from Arguijo-Mejia’s apartment, through his door, through the hallway wall, with three blasting into Ojeda’s kitchen.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 6 June 2026
Automatic weapons blasting, tires squealing, the whole bit.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
The sweet spot for blasting is in the center of each round target.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
McLeod grew up listening to the quarry’s warning sirens, learning to take cover indoors before the blasting began.
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
In the engine room, Hoff spoke of how some keepers went mad because of the foghorn blasting every few seconds.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Another was renting a vintage car and driving through Italy with a girlfriend with classical music blasting.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
Saros looks like a promising follow-up to Returnal, incorporating all the frenetic action and satisfying alien-blasting of the previous game, while also bringing in its own time-loop mechanic to justify the live-die-repeat gameplay style that Housemarque is fast becoming known for.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Regardless of what's stowed away on the company's Falcon 9, the two-stage rocket should look just as slick blasting off from the ground.
—Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 26 Dec. 2025
Verb
And short hair always feels so good once the temperatures climb and the humidity sets in; keeping your neck free allows the cool breeze of a blasting air conditioner to caress your skin.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 12 June 2026
Minutes after the results came out, the mayor issued a scorching statement blasting Raman for voting against police hiring and the effort to keep homeless encampments away from schools.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
LeBlanc hit just four homers his freshman year at LSU-Eunice and 11 as a sophomore before blasting four more than former KU single-season home run leader Tony Thompson, who hit 21 in 2009.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
Speaker Mike Johnson applauded the passage in a statement Tuesday afternoon, blasting Democrats for opposing the bill.
—Lauren Peller, ABC News, 9 June 2026
Astronomers have discovered a distant quasar — or active nucleus of a galaxy — that's powered by a feeding supermassive black hole blasting out winds at record-breaking speeds of 30% the speed of light, around 201 million miles (323 million kilometers) per hour.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 9 June 2026
From blasting your favorite tunes with the windows rolled down to munching on your fave road trip snacks, there’s really nothing like hitting the open road with your family and friends.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
Watch Meyers' full monologue blasting Cruz above.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 4 June 2026
As Blaine, Anneliese and the others arrive to confront the group, the garage door opens to reveal the screens, blasting them with energy.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blasting
Adjective
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If someone encounters a bobcat, the agency recommends yelling or making loud noises to scare it off.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
11 Dec. 2025
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The most powerful voices right now aren’t always the loudest or the most visible.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
11 Dec. 2025
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Hamtramck Mayor Adam Alharbi and the city council are facing yet another legal battle as Alharbi filed a lawsuit challenging the recent firing of City Manager Adel Al-Adlani.—
Gino Vicci,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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In modern submarines, such systems collect sonar information, track targets, and calculate firing solutions.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
14 June 2026
Verb
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People in the crowd also took bats to five NYPD vehicles and jumped on them, shattering front and back windows, officials said.—
Mark Prussin,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Videos online showed Knicks fans stomping on Citi Bikes, climbing street lamps, shattering windows and attacking taxi cabs.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2026
Verb
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In a phone interview with The Times, the dog owner’s sister, Vanessa Marseille, said the family was shocked and devastated over the shooting death of the dog, Jameson.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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The official TikTok account for Love Meets in the Sunshine features behind-the-scenes clips of Franco and others shooting scenes, while the film's Instagram touts news of Franco's casting.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Just attacking everything with strikes.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
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Police in the northwest Chicago suburb of Arlington Heights have released a sketch of a man accused of attacking and choking a woman this past weekend.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
Verb
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There was a flurry of excitement; groups of people carrying bottles of sparkling wine were rushing down to the sea.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Throw in the signing of dual threat quarterback Malik Willis with the drafting of mauling offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor as well as Will Kacmarek, arguably the best blocking tight end of the 2026 class, and all signs point to the Dolphins having an elite rushing attack for quite some time.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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The bear was almost on top of us when, with a deafening roar, the shot from both barrels smacked into that enormous shaggy head.—
Anton Money,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
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The heeling of the ship, the deafening blast of cannon!—
Barbara Ellis,
Denver Post,
17 May 2026
Verb
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Her fusions are even more radical than on previous releases, smashing together club beats, Egyptian darbuka, blasts of noise, and glowering features from Armand Hammer, Moor Mother, and BbyMutha.—
Philip Sherburne,
Pitchfork,
9 Dec. 2025
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Another cuts to Nina smashing dishes across the kitchen floor before being comforted by Enzo.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
7 Dec. 2025
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“Blasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blasting. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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