as in erupts
to develop suddenly and violently
after years of decline, street crime blazed up again
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For some, the most danger erupts in their own neighborhoods.—
Oline H. Cogdill,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Feb. 2026 -
There are niggling, nagging, familiar concerns, like not taking chances, like being hit on the counter, but our section erupts when Willock scores and then erupts again when his goal is ruled out.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Peter ultimately takes down his foe and escapes the van just in time before the truck explodes underwater.—
Ashley Boucher,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Feb. 2026
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The conversation continues as a dress explodes into cash.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Feb. 2026
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Body camera video shows Graham running from the deputy as a struggle breaks out.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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At times, yes, when a football match breaks out between all of those stoppages.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Blazes (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blazes%20%28up%29. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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