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as in scenes
an outburst or display of excited anger
the boss had another blowup when someone fouled up the copy machine
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as in eruptions
the act or an instance of exploding
the last blowup of the volcano flattened trees for miles around
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Recent Examples of blowups
If Salley had been patient, Craig would have one of his inevitable blowups, and Charley would have gotten the ick faster than Rodrigo logs onto Ticketmaster when Madonna announces a new tour.
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Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2026
And so, as a prelude to solving the Navier-Stokes problem, mathematicians have searched for blowups (also called singularities) in an assortment of simplified fluid equations, such as those that operate in only one dimension.
—Quanta Magazine, 9 Jan. 2026
But with no obvious blowups or scandals this time, some traders think the current drop is more about technicals and confidence than systemic cracks.
—Emily Nicolle, Fortune, 23 Nov. 2025
No big credit red flags, though corporate credit spreads are up off their lows in recent weeks and the nagging questions about a couple of private-debt blowups are on repeat.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
Despite their struggles, the Twins avoided high-profile blowups aside from one involving Jax and Baldelli on July 30, one the reliever has since downplayed multiple times.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Faulí also has blowups of about ten grainy black-and-white photographs that were taken in Gaudí’s workshop.
—D. T. Max, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
There were crash outs, blowups, fights over pancakes and some messy breakups.
—Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 26 Aug. 2025
While not immune to blowups, Peterson has been remarkably consistent, possibly the closest thing to a slump-proof starter the Mets have.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2025
Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2026
And so, as a prelude to solving the Navier-Stokes problem, mathematicians have searched for blowups (also called singularities) in an assortment of simplified fluid equations, such as those that operate in only one dimension.
—Quanta Magazine, 9 Jan. 2026
But with no obvious blowups or scandals this time, some traders think the current drop is more about technicals and confidence than systemic cracks.
—Emily Nicolle, Fortune, 23 Nov. 2025
No big credit red flags, though corporate credit spreads are up off their lows in recent weeks and the nagging questions about a couple of private-debt blowups are on repeat.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
Despite their struggles, the Twins avoided high-profile blowups aside from one involving Jax and Baldelli on July 30, one the reliever has since downplayed multiple times.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Faulí also has blowups of about ten grainy black-and-white photographs that were taken in Gaudí’s workshop.
—D. T. Max, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
There were crash outs, blowups, fights over pancakes and some messy breakups.
—Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 26 Aug. 2025
While not immune to blowups, Peterson has been remarkably consistent, possibly the closest thing to a slump-proof starter the Mets have.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blowups
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The shocking scenes were documented by several influencers in the emirate, including DJ Will Bailey, who shared a video of himself on the decks at a Dubai beach club as missiles were being launched nearby.—
Tamara Hardingham-Gill,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Mike Asfall, president of Beverly Hills/Hollywood Branch of the NAACP, said he’s been working behind the scenes with city officials and the police chief over issues of race and policing.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Researchers isolated phenomena including the El Niño weather phase, volcanic eruptions and solar irradiance.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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These include El Niño, volcanic eruptions and the solar cycle, which influence temperatures in the short term, masking long-term changes.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Multiple explosions were heard in Tehran, with blasts lighting up the sky and turning it orange, according to reports from the Iranian capital.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
7 Mar. 2026
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Grainy black-and-white videos show explosions destroying Iran’s ships, missiles and missile launchers.—
Susan Shelley,
Oc Register,
7 Mar. 2026
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But recent outbursts of dissent in some regions including Tibet and Xinjiang prompted Beijing to crack down.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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And a big departure from 2025 when the Rangers managed eight first-inning outbursts of at least three runs on the way to ranking 22nd in runs for the season and 26th in OPS.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
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David walks out of the kitchen and Moira huffs and takes his spot over the pot.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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As much as Payton bristles about media storylines and huffs about tempo questions, the Broncos went 25 minutes without a first down against Las Vegas.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
22 Nov. 2025
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Since then, his family says Valizadeh, who has asthma, has suffered from coughing fits and been denied medications.—
Haley Ott,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The best swimsuits for kids combine functional features -- think UPF fabric, secure fits and quick-drying materials -- with the kind of playful style little ones actually want to wear.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Early users' reactions can be described as both excited and concerned.—
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CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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At first, Young didn’t think the performance was as good as her rehearsals, but people’s reactions changed her mind.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
11 Mar. 2026
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The author approaches her subject with the weariness of a long-suffering old friend, sighingly explaining Stanton’s tantrums to newcomers.—
Moira Donegan,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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Of course, emotional dysregulation is the opposite, and in children can manifest in outbursts, hitting, and tantrums.—
Taylor Grothe,
Parents,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Blowups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blowups. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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