1
as in claps
a loud explosive sound
a sharp blast of the horn startled the other driver
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2
as in blows
a sudden brief rush of wind
a surprise blast stole the umbrella right out of his hands
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3
as in explosions
the act or an instance of exploding
the blast destroyed the building completely
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4
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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4
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
Leanna Renee Hieber, Big Think, 2 Oct. 2025
The first time was Game 5 of the 2021 NLCS when AJ Pollock and Chris Taylor each had multiple blasts.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Jordan can switch between genders, release energy blasts, has superhuman strength and is indestructible.
—Olivia Singh, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The buildings bore bullet holes and burn marks from artillery blasts.
—Ken Harbaugh, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2025
Those blasts brought his career total to 361, tying him with the legendary Joe DiMaggio for the fourth-most home runs in Yankees history.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Li was one of the seven men killed by the blasts.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Narwhals have exhibited intense fear responses to seismic airguns used in oil and gas exploration, making sudden, deep dives to escape the blasts.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025
Several blasts were heard in Doha, witnesses said.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Michael Russo, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Continue reading … ORWELL NIGHTMARE – Joe Rogan blasts 'insane' media silence on arrests for social media posts.
—FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Emergency management blasts out alerts at the first sign of drizzle, warning residents that in the heart of the Sacramento Mountains, one inch of rain can turn into a river of death.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
In a short Instagram video announcing the news, Snoop is seen with his back to the camera standing on what looks like a snowy mountaintop while the Olympic fanfare blasts out.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 29 Sep. 2025
Given the right series of chances, players could potentially construct a build that blasts thunder and chains together static strikes that will cripple entire rooms of foes at once.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
Short stories at their best find keyholes into the problem, through which blasts light.
—Jane Ciabattari
september 25, Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
The sun blasts us from the left and warm air puffs weakly from the vents.
—R29 Team, Refinery29, 19 Sep. 2025
When her brother, Joe, blasts Wendy to stop her from killing more Prodigy security guards, Wendy is aghast.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
The anachronistic, startling tall ship and black mast, the word Dash clearly visible upon her prow, supposedly took the blasts and disappeared again.
—Leanna Renee Hieber, Big Think, 2 Oct. 2025
The first time was Game 5 of the 2021 NLCS when AJ Pollock and Chris Taylor each had multiple blasts.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Jordan can switch between genders, release energy blasts, has superhuman strength and is indestructible.
—Olivia Singh, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The buildings bore bullet holes and burn marks from artillery blasts.
—Ken Harbaugh, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2025
Those blasts brought his career total to 361, tying him with the legendary Joe DiMaggio for the fourth-most home runs in Yankees history.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Li was one of the seven men killed by the blasts.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Narwhals have exhibited intense fear responses to seismic airguns used in oil and gas exploration, making sudden, deep dives to escape the blasts.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025
Several blasts were heard in Doha, witnesses said.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
And some blasts from the past like Marian Gaborik, Andrew Brunette and, of course, Mikko Koivu.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Continue reading … ORWELL NIGHTMARE – Joe Rogan blasts 'insane' media silence on arrests for social media posts.
—FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Emergency management blasts out alerts at the first sign of drizzle, warning residents that in the heart of the Sacramento Mountains, one inch of rain can turn into a river of death.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
In a short Instagram video announcing the news, Snoop is seen with his back to the camera standing on what looks like a snowy mountaintop while the Olympic fanfare blasts out.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 29 Sep. 2025
Given the right series of chances, players could potentially construct a build that blasts thunder and chains together static strikes that will cripple entire rooms of foes at once.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
Short stories at their best find keyholes into the problem, through which blasts light.
—Jane Ciabattari
september 25, Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
The sun blasts us from the left and warm air puffs weakly from the vents.
—R29 Team, Refinery29, 19 Sep. 2025
When her brother, Joe, blasts Wendy to stop her from killing more Prodigy security guards, Wendy is aghast.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blasts
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Owen Wilson’s Stick has been renewed for a second season; the news was likely received to just mild golf claps among the online golfing community.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Sep. 2025
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Bounces reporter Ben Rothenberg noted that the president received some claps as well.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Hockey players aren’t known for being shy about fighting over different plays on the ice, but Wayne Gretzky and his current compatriots have learned not to come to blows.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
6 Oct. 2025
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Rancorous debate in the GOTW meeting room as the panel nearly came to blows, with Broncos-Eagles supporters threatening a walkout as Bucs-Seahawks advocates were kicking over chairs.—
Greg Cote
October 2,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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Attack largest of war on Lviv, Governor says A Reuters correspondent heard explosions booming across the dark morning sky as air defenses engaged targets from several directions.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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Jump cuts punctuated by the sound of explosions move us incrementally downstream, ultimately out and over the Pacific Ocean.—
Anne Reeve,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This legendary German restaurant is throwing three Oktoberfest bashes.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
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Even with a series of backyard bashes, the box office returns can be dry.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Continue reading … HEAT HISTORY – Padres flamethrower shatters MLB record with jaw-dropping pitch in playoff battle.—
,
FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Gunfire shatters windows at The Grand The fatal shooting in August was the latest incident amid ongoing crime problems there, the lawsuit says.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Working together through that fires me up.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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One deputy stops his SUV, opens the door, stands up from the driver’s seat and immediately fires two shots at the fleeing suspect.—
Nathaniel Percy,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The 6-6 Tyson can handle the ball like a guard, shoots well enough to keep defenses honest and shows a plus IQ at both ends.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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His approach requires long exposure times, so Lum usually shoots early in the morning before shops and restaurants open.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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The monkey’s genitals are burned with a candle, and it is placed in a cage with a mongoose, which attacks it.—
Kevin Grasha,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
1 Oct. 2025
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But together a picture emerges of a long-standing movement eager to stop anyone who attacks a principle or personality its adherents hold dear.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Blasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blasts. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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