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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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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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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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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
Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
While the Northeast faced persistent blasts of bitter cold and snow, exceptional winter warmth in the West nearly pushed the nation to a new all-time high for the season.
—Dan Peck, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
State media also reported blasts in the city of Karaj, which sits to the north of Tehran, and the northwestern city of Tabriz.
—Rebecca Shabad, NBC news, 10 Mar. 2026
Passengers waiting for flights at Dubai International Airport were ushered into train tunnels after several blasts were heard.
—Cara Anna, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
As blasts and gunfire rocked Kabul on Sunday, analysts said there is still room for escalation and no clear off-ramp.
—semafor.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Fresh blasts were heard across the Gulf cities of Dubai, Doha and Manama on Sunday morning after a day of Iran strikes in the region in retaliation for US and Israeli attacks.
—Richard Hall, Time, 1 Mar. 2026
More blasts from the past are on the way … stay tuned.
—Richard Wagoner, Daily News, 23 Feb. 2026
Police launched a large-scale operation after the blasts, deploying explosives technicians, canine units and other specialized teams.
—Ashley Carnahan, FOXNews.com, 22 Feb. 2026
FOXNews.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Costumed children and adults flood the streets, and music blasts from rooftop parties as residents party until dawn.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
Lego Icons Project Hail Mary Spacecraft Project Hail Mary blasts into theaters March 20, but fans can start the adventure early by building a microscale replica of the spacecraft ahead of the film’s release.
—Brittany Anas, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Feb. 2026
Leighann Goode blasts a one-out double for Texas and scores on an infield single by Vivi Martinez.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
The second of three storm systems training over the Rockies this week blasts through Colorado Wednesday night into Thursday morning.
—Dave Aguilera, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
That first date between Pfeiffer and Modine, for example, is intercut with an action sequence in which Stockwell blasts his way out of an assassination attempt.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 4 Feb. 2026
As Sons points out, plants want consistent warmth, not blasts of heat, which can cause scorching.
—Heather Bien, The Spruce, 19 Jan. 2026
Eventually, Bree blasts the girl with a hypocritical, if technically correct, speech that sleeping with a middle-aged married man is gross and embarrassing and shouldn’t be talked about.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 14 Jan. 2026
Noun
Hezbollah fired missiles deep into Israel, setting off air raid sirens in central Israel and its commercial hub Tel Aviv, as interception blasts sounded as far as Jerusalem.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
While the Northeast faced persistent blasts of bitter cold and snow, exceptional winter warmth in the West nearly pushed the nation to a new all-time high for the season.
—Dan Peck, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
State media also reported blasts in the city of Karaj, which sits to the north of Tehran, and the northwestern city of Tabriz.
—Rebecca Shabad, NBC news, 10 Mar. 2026
Passengers waiting for flights at Dubai International Airport were ushered into train tunnels after several blasts were heard.
—Cara Anna, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
As blasts and gunfire rocked Kabul on Sunday, analysts said there is still room for escalation and no clear off-ramp.
—semafor.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Fresh blasts were heard across the Gulf cities of Dubai, Doha and Manama on Sunday morning after a day of Iran strikes in the region in retaliation for US and Israeli attacks.
—Richard Hall, Time, 1 Mar. 2026
More blasts from the past are on the way … stay tuned.
—Richard Wagoner, Daily News, 23 Feb. 2026
Police launched a large-scale operation after the blasts, deploying explosives technicians, canine units and other specialized teams.
—Ashley Carnahan, FOXNews.com, 22 Feb. 2026
Verb
Continue reading … MEDIA SELECTIVE SILENCE — British-Iranian actress blasts progressives for ignoring Iran killings.
—FOXNews.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Costumed children and adults flood the streets, and music blasts from rooftop parties as residents party until dawn.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
Lego Icons Project Hail Mary Spacecraft Project Hail Mary blasts into theaters March 20, but fans can start the adventure early by building a microscale replica of the spacecraft ahead of the film’s release.
—Brittany Anas, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Feb. 2026
Leighann Goode blasts a one-out double for Texas and scores on an infield single by Vivi Martinez.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
The second of three storm systems training over the Rockies this week blasts through Colorado Wednesday night into Thursday morning.
—Dave Aguilera, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
That first date between Pfeiffer and Modine, for example, is intercut with an action sequence in which Stockwell blasts his way out of an assassination attempt.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 4 Feb. 2026
As Sons points out, plants want consistent warmth, not blasts of heat, which can cause scorching.
—Heather Bien, The Spruce, 19 Jan. 2026
Eventually, Bree blasts the girl with a hypocritical, if technically correct, speech that sleeping with a middle-aged married man is gross and embarrassing and shouldn’t be talked about.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blasts
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The latest in what appears to be an unending stream of storms thundered through the Bay Area on Tuesday, producing violent claps of thunder and lightning bright enough to light up momentarily the gray and sometimes dark sky.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2026
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These were claps of relief and encouragement from a European audience bracing for a mauling like JD Vance’s onslaught last year.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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The blows exchanged were so numerous that The Athletic had to assign Jack Lang to patiently trawl through footage of them all.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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The MacBook Neo dealt a series of mighty blows to its budget PC competition, but that Lenovo machine’s Arm processor presented some challenges for the Apple laptop’s iPhone chip.—
Joe Osborne,
PC Magazine,
10 Mar. 2026
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The outlet said more than 15 explosions shook Kharg Island, with the targets including air-defense systems, a naval base, an airport control tower and a helicopter hangar.—
Arsalan Shahla,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026
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With a swell of applause and a burst of smoke and explosions, Fuerza closed out the night — an apt ending for a band that isn’t afraid to break the rules a little bit.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
14 Mar. 2026
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Check out the full list of this year’s biggest bashes.—
Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Mar. 2026
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The result Saturday was a mid-winter party that felt different than any of their previous bashes.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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The series, based on a novel by Araminta Hall, delves into a crime that shatters a long-standing friendship among the three lead characters.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Mar. 2026
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The glass shatters with a spray that shimmers in the lantern light.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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As officers yell for Martinez to stop, Stevens pulls his weapon and rapidly fires three shots through the window before quickly backing away.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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As officers yell for Martinez to stop, Stevens pulls his weapon and rapidly fires three shots through the window before quickly backing away.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Carney shoots the scene where Rick discovers this in an ingenious way.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2026
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Sterling shoots over 40% from range.—
Tarek Fattal,
Daily News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Symptoms of measles, a virus that attacks the lungs and airways, can include fever, cough, a blotchy rash, and red, watery eyes.—
Andrew Jones,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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Bifenthrin, which attacks an insect’s nervous system and is considered a possible human carcinogen, was found on strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, collards, celery, bok choy and green beans, according to the report.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
11 Mar. 2026
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