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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
Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
But the Iranian regime has a long and remorseless record, not only killing but maiming, notably with pellet blasts aimed into the eyes.
—Karl Vick, Time, 12 Jan. 2026
Although older drivers are certainly more sensitive to nocturnal blasts of light, drivers in their 20s and 30s also complained about the overall brightness of some vehicles.
—Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 11 Jan. 2026
Whistle blasts pierced the early January chill in a now-familiar community response employed by activists in US cities to alert neighbors to the presence of immigration officers.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
Outside the capital, in La Guaira state, families with houses damaged in blasts during the operation that captured Maduro and his wife were still cleaning up debris.
—Regina Garcia Cano, Fortune, 4 Jan. 2026
In addition to the blasts, residents across Caracas described hearing sirens and sporadic gunfire in various neighborhoods, adding to the sense of confusion and fear.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2026
At least seven blasts were heard in an attack that lasted less than 30 minutes.
—Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2026
There was some snow falling from the edges of the stadium, there were blasts of fire and after years of planning, there was hockey on a baseball field.
—CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
James Vincent, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
And then, out of nowhere, the Mandarin blasts you with a force beam just before Fin Fang Foom tries punching your iron head through your iron rectum.
—New Atlas, 29 Dec. 2025
The planet, designated PSR J2322-2650b, has a mass around that of Jupiter and orbits a dead star called a pulsar that blasts out twin jets of radiation that sweep across the universe like a cosmic lighthouse.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 16 Dec. 2025
Rifle blasts from rival gangs battling for territory in her eastern Port-au-Prince neighborhood had blocked any passage west to the capital.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 12 Dec. 2025
Brought to light when high-ranking officials accidentally included The Atlantic’s editor in a Signal group chat, the report from the Office of Inspector General (OIG) for the Pentagon blasts numerous missteps.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 3 Dec. 2025
Furious blasts both warn and attract observers who record video or criticize agents.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 16 Nov. 2025
From the first shots at Lexington and Concord in 1775 to the last cannon blasts at Cuddalore in southern India in 1783, the Revolution broke boundaries and crossed borders.
—Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
Vilgefortz, true to form, begins by leading a squadron that blasts magic so aggressively at the fortress that some of them crumble into bones on the spot.
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
Noun
Blackouts are common in Venezuela, but the blasts that followed confirmed the arrival of the United States military, which for weeks had kept thousands of troops poised offshore.
—Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
But the Iranian regime has a long and remorseless record, not only killing but maiming, notably with pellet blasts aimed into the eyes.
—Karl Vick, Time, 12 Jan. 2026
Although older drivers are certainly more sensitive to nocturnal blasts of light, drivers in their 20s and 30s also complained about the overall brightness of some vehicles.
—Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 11 Jan. 2026
Whistle blasts pierced the early January chill in a now-familiar community response employed by activists in US cities to alert neighbors to the presence of immigration officers.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
Outside the capital, in La Guaira state, families with houses damaged in blasts during the operation that captured Maduro and his wife were still cleaning up debris.
—Regina Garcia Cano, Fortune, 4 Jan. 2026
In addition to the blasts, residents across Caracas described hearing sirens and sporadic gunfire in various neighborhoods, adding to the sense of confusion and fear.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2026
At least seven blasts were heard in an attack that lasted less than 30 minutes.
—Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2026
There was some snow falling from the edges of the stadium, there were blasts of fire and after years of planning, there was hockey on a baseball field.
—CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
Verb
As Europop blasts from the speakers, the dancer performs cartwheels and backflips in the general vicinity of the robot, which at one point drops to the floor to crank out some push-ups.
—James Vincent, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
And then, out of nowhere, the Mandarin blasts you with a force beam just before Fin Fang Foom tries punching your iron head through your iron rectum.
—New Atlas, 29 Dec. 2025
The planet, designated PSR J2322-2650b, has a mass around that of Jupiter and orbits a dead star called a pulsar that blasts out twin jets of radiation that sweep across the universe like a cosmic lighthouse.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 16 Dec. 2025
Rifle blasts from rival gangs battling for territory in her eastern Port-au-Prince neighborhood had blocked any passage west to the capital.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 12 Dec. 2025
Brought to light when high-ranking officials accidentally included The Atlantic’s editor in a Signal group chat, the report from the Office of Inspector General (OIG) for the Pentagon blasts numerous missteps.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 3 Dec. 2025
Furious blasts both warn and attract observers who record video or criticize agents.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 16 Nov. 2025
From the first shots at Lexington and Concord in 1775 to the last cannon blasts at Cuddalore in southern India in 1783, the Revolution broke boundaries and crossed borders.
—Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
Vilgefortz, true to form, begins by leading a squadron that blasts magic so aggressively at the fortress that some of them crumble into bones on the spot.
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blasts
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The joyous screams and claps of hundreds of high school students boomed outside the sanctuary at Murewa Centre Mission of the United Methodist Church.—
Liam Adams,
Nashville Tennessean,
29 Oct. 2025
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Stewart said to massive claps from the audience.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
20 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, 35 people were also treated at the scene and in hospitals for various injuries, such as lacerations, blows and scrapes, Crónica reported.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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The fourth quarter was a wild one, with each team trading blows.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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While Russian defense officials did not say where the Oreshnik hit this time, Ukrainian authorities on Friday reported several explosions and a ballistic missile strike in the western city of Lviv.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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Test explosions became increasingly rare.—
Chicago Tribune,
Twin Cities,
9 Jan. 2026
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Additionally, the 2026 Golden Globes weekend includes pre-and post-show bashes hosted by Universal, Amazon MGM Studios, Netflix and BAFTA.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
2 Jan. 2026
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From school functions to open houses to dinner parties and festive bashes, December tends to be a month full of visiting.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
22 Nov. 2025
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Continue reading … RISE UP – Catholic conference shatters attendance records as 26,000 young people flock to faith event.—
,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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The drop shatters a plate from Andrew's mother's irreplaceable collection of heirloom china and prompts Andrew to fire Enzo.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
19 Dec. 2025
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Witness videos show that at the moment Ross fires his first shot into the front of the SUV, its wheels are directed away from him.—
Corky Siemaszko,
NBC news,
10 Jan. 2026
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Still holding a cellphone in one hand, Ross fires a shot through the windshield.—
Brian Niemietz,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
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The expansion Raptors shoots 0-for-3 from the foul line.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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The officer shoots a second time.—
Claire Galofaro,
Fortune,
9 Jan. 2026
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According to the Hindu, local eyewitnesses have said that the elephant attacks mostly at night while people are sleeping, and residents have been using firecrackers and patrol teams to keep the animal away from heavily populated areas.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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Russia attacks Ukraine with new Oreshnik ballistic missile Russia attacked Ukraine overnight with a new hypersonic ballistic missile, an advanced weapon capable of carrying a nuclear warhead.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Blasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blasts. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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