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
Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
The hallmarks of this franchise — dark ship corridors with steam blasting and floors creaking — are in full effect here as well.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 6 Aug. 2025
Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Religious processions pass by cars blasting reggaetón.
—Ken Chitwood, The Conversation, 5 Nov. 2025
Explosives are used in construction blasting to fracture rock around boreholes during tunnel excavation.
—Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Nov. 2025
Pulcer was known for entertaining spectators at the Soo Locks by blasting classical music day or night over the vessel's speakers, Winters said.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
After blasting Wake Forest on Saturday, the Seminoles (4-4) face three teams with losing records over their final four games, two of which have already fired their head coach.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Less than three minutes later, Sam Reinhart scored for the fourth game in a row and the 300th time in his career, blasting an impossible angle shot off DeSmith’s pads and into the cage.
—Adam H. Beasley, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2025
Though the skies were blue, violent winds kicked up recent snowfall, blasting hikers and causing some cliffside sections of the trail to become invisible at times.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Idaho State opened the season with losses to UNLV (38-31), Southern Utah (46-24) and New Mexico (32-22) before blasting small-college, NAIA-level Lincoln University of the Bay Area, 90-0.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Noun
Using them lets the driver maximize engine power under varying driving conditions, such as accelerating in a straight line or blasting between apexes at a track or on a twisty road.
—Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
The hallmarks of this franchise — dark ship corridors with steam blasting and floors creaking — are in full effect here as well.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 6 Aug. 2025
Verb
Even the Vatican has weighed in, decrying the wealth gap in the world and blasting the trillion dollar offer in particular.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Religious processions pass by cars blasting reggaetón.
—Ken Chitwood, The Conversation, 5 Nov. 2025
Explosives are used in construction blasting to fracture rock around boreholes during tunnel excavation.
—Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Nov. 2025
Pulcer was known for entertaining spectators at the Soo Locks by blasting classical music day or night over the vessel's speakers, Winters said.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
After blasting Wake Forest on Saturday, the Seminoles (4-4) face three teams with losing records over their final four games, two of which have already fired their head coach.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Less than three minutes later, Sam Reinhart scored for the fourth game in a row and the 300th time in his career, blasting an impossible angle shot off DeSmith’s pads and into the cage.
—Adam H. Beasley, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2025
Though the skies were blue, violent winds kicked up recent snowfall, blasting hikers and causing some cliffside sections of the trail to become invisible at times.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Idaho State opened the season with losses to UNLV (38-31), Southern Utah (46-24) and New Mexico (32-22) before blasting small-college, NAIA-level Lincoln University of the Bay Area, 90-0.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blasting
Adjective
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Their noise got loudest at night when the city became quiet.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Sports radio can be loud and raucous, blaring with bluster and bellowing.—
Scott Simon,
NPR,
8 Nov. 2025
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He had been committed to the Nittany Lions since April 22 but made the move following Penn State’s firing of coach James Franklin earlier this season.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
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Prior to her firing, Suda’s compensation and expenses had been the subjects of an investigation initiated by the museum board.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
11 Nov. 2025
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When a world-shattering event turns most of the global population into a friendly hive mind, Carol sets out to protect her individuality.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2025
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But this average-looking citizen could become almost anything, throwing himself into roles with shattering power.—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The next 77 minutes saw the Pride largely in control despite Seattle out-possessing and out-shooting them.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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The assassin is found guilty of shooting Garfield and is sentenced to death.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Under the guidance of Julian Nagelsmann, Germany has rediscovered its attacking rhythm and pressing intensity, signaling a potential return to the elite.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement has angered many Americans by wearing masks while on duty, attacking peaceful protesters and arresting mostly people with no criminal record.—
Tom Roland,
Billboard,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The Cyclones’ usually elite defense ranks 11th in the Big 12 in rushing defense, 10th in passing defense and 14th in sacks.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Nov. 2025
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Even so, the worries came rushing in.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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But the film’s eventual record-breaking success was a deafening rebuttal from his loyal fanbase.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Those calls will only become more deafening unless the Mavs start winning games in bunches.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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Within a few years of leaving Texas, Rauschenberg had upended everything the place had meant to him, smashing through the parochialism of small-town Southern life, where necks were broken in Jesus’ name, and families indentured or murdered.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
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The role would typically involve smashing a bottle of champagne against the bow before sending the vessel out on its maiden voyage.—
Mackenzie Schmidt,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Blasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blasting. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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