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as in claps
a loud explosive sound
a sharp blast of the horn startled the other driver
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as in blows
a sudden brief rush of wind
a surprise blast stole the umbrella right out of his hands
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as in explosions
the act or an instance of exploding
the blast destroyed the building completely
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as in bashes
a social gathering
a wild fraternity blast that lasted a whole weekend
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as in shatters
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 fires
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 attacks
to criticize harshly and usually publicly
blasted the new governor for every little misstep
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as in speeds
to proceed or move quickly
rowdy teenagers blasting down the road in a sports car
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Recent Examples of blasts
James Verini, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026
Four similar seismic signatures were registered at that exact time, in that approximate area, the pattern of which resembled underwater mines or overground quarry blasts, the Spanish National Seismic Network told CNN.
—Pau Mosquera, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
Out in the universe, there exist mysterious and powerful bright blue cosmic explosions called Luminous Fast Blue Optical Transients (LFBOT) — and new research may finally have some answers as to where these strange blasts come from.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 8 May 2026
The presidential planes are fitted with special communications equipment, hardened against nuclear blasts, and contain classified defensive measures.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 8 May 2026
The reports from the Fars and Tasnim agencies did not identify the source of the blasts.
—Arkansas Online, 8 May 2026
The reports from the Fars and Tasnim agencies did not identify the source of the blasts.
—Adam Schreck, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
While electricity plays a central role, lightning bolts are formed and shaped by the whole physics canon — from cosmic blasts to particle physics.
—Quanta Magazine, 6 May 2026
Concrete walls like the ones surrounding the Army facility in Kuwait were typical during the Global War on Terror, built to blunt bullets, rockets, mortars and ground-level blasts -- but not capable of defending against direct aerial strikes from drones.
—Chris Boccia, ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 13 May 2026
Before every important test, teacher Nancy Barajas dims the lights, turns on a disco ball and blasts music from her playlist.
—CBS News, 13 May 2026
The Cha Cha Slide blasts through the speakers.
—Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, NPR, 13 May 2026
Another offered high-tech speakers that homeowners can place around their home that blasts powerful but silent sound waves designed to disrupt the chemical process of combustion.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Just ask McDonald’s mom and millions more fans as the song blasts from their dashboard speakers or TikTok videos.
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
Organized by locals, the event at Fuik Beach finds Curaçaoans coming together on the water—by boat, jet ski, or really anything that floats—to party, eat, and hang out while a live DJ blasts out the tunes.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
As the front blasts through, not only will rain increase, but winds will, too.
—Anthony Edwards, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Apr. 2026
After a poor turnover by Sunnyvale, Wimberley midfielder Mattie Cockherham blasts a shot from 25 yards out that goes just over the crossbar.
—Colby Gordon, Austin American Statesman, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
Beside the facade, the blasts had caved in the roof of the building’s northwest wing.
—James Verini, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026
Four similar seismic signatures were registered at that exact time, in that approximate area, the pattern of which resembled underwater mines or overground quarry blasts, the Spanish National Seismic Network told CNN.
—Pau Mosquera, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
Out in the universe, there exist mysterious and powerful bright blue cosmic explosions called Luminous Fast Blue Optical Transients (LFBOT) — and new research may finally have some answers as to where these strange blasts come from.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 8 May 2026
The presidential planes are fitted with special communications equipment, hardened against nuclear blasts, and contain classified defensive measures.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 8 May 2026
The reports from the Fars and Tasnim agencies did not identify the source of the blasts.
—Arkansas Online, 8 May 2026
The reports from the Fars and Tasnim agencies did not identify the source of the blasts.
—Adam Schreck, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
While electricity plays a central role, lightning bolts are formed and shaped by the whole physics canon — from cosmic blasts to particle physics.
—Quanta Magazine, 6 May 2026
Concrete walls like the ones surrounding the Army facility in Kuwait were typical during the Global War on Terror, built to blunt bullets, rockets, mortars and ground-level blasts -- but not capable of defending against direct aerial strikes from drones.
—Chris Boccia, ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
Before every important test, teacher Nancy Barajas dims the lights, turns on a disco ball and blasts music from her playlist.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
Before every important test, teacher Nancy Barajas dims the lights, turns on a disco ball and blasts music from her playlist.
—CBS News, 13 May 2026
The Cha Cha Slide blasts through the speakers.
—Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, NPR, 13 May 2026
Another offered high-tech speakers that homeowners can place around their home that blasts powerful but silent sound waves designed to disrupt the chemical process of combustion.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Just ask McDonald’s mom and millions more fans as the song blasts from their dashboard speakers or TikTok videos.
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
Organized by locals, the event at Fuik Beach finds Curaçaoans coming together on the water—by boat, jet ski, or really anything that floats—to party, eat, and hang out while a live DJ blasts out the tunes.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
As the front blasts through, not only will rain increase, but winds will, too.
—Anthony Edwards, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Apr. 2026
After a poor turnover by Sunnyvale, Wimberley midfielder Mattie Cockherham blasts a shot from 25 yards out that goes just over the crossbar.
—Colby Gordon, Austin American Statesman, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blasts
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There was no standing ovation, only a few sporadic claps mixed in with folks cheering for Fitzpatrick.—
Jordan Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2026
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That’ll be the stormiest period of the weekend, with gusts up to 40 mph and potentially more claps of thunder.—
Anthony Edwards,
San Francisco Chronicle,
10 Apr. 2026
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This incident also led to Eckert and Hellberg nearly coming to blows before being separated by the fourth official.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Israel and Hezbollah have continued to exchange blows, mainly in southern Lebanon, since a nominal ceasefire took hold last month.—
Compiled byDemocrat-Gazette stafffrom wire reports,
Arkansas Online,
12 May 2026
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Use of inert bombs – or bombs with a small yield – could explain the lack of a large explosions or secondary blasts that an explosive warhead could cause, analysts said.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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The first of these explosions was spotted in 2018, and only 14 have been detected since, leading to a solid mystery for astronomers.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
8 May 2026
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Cartier’s party was the first stop of several post–Met Gala soirees for this crowd, many of whom migrated downtown to attend the late-night bashes like the GQ after-party at The Twenty Two.—
Elise Taylor,
Vanity Fair,
5 May 2026
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Check out the full list of this year’s biggest bashes.—
Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The other, from the southwest Khuzestan province, has a filling of dates, walnuts and coconut and pastry that shatters like a shell.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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But the illusion shatters when a stranger on the street recognizes the dog… as HER boyfriend Danny’s dog.—
William Earl,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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Only the United States, a few NATO allies, Russia and Iran are believed to have this kind of high-speed torpedo, which fires air ahead of the weapon to reduce the drag of the water.—
Pau Mosquera,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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Hollis fires and Schultz fires his weapon a dozen times.—
Jason Rantala,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
Verb
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But like Gilgeous-Alexander, Wagler gets to the free throw line at a high rate, has a stellar assist-turnover ratio, and shoots the ball well with even more 3-point volume than Gilgeous-Alexander had.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Her outside-looking in remembrances (Romvari shoots scenes sometimes from the perspective of looking through a window) elliptically convey much – parental anguish about what would be the best call to action for the entire family, not the upheaval felt within the family.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
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Hantavirus is a rare but deadly disease that attacks the lungs and is typically contracted by humans through inhalation of particles contaminated with the urine, feces or saliva of a wild rodent.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Sebastian Gorka, the senior director for counterterrorism at the National Security Council, said an immediate example would be for other countries to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran attacks commercial shipping.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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“Blasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blasts. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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