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Recent Examples of detonated
Midhat Zwayen, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
In April, the image of Christ’s betrayer was replaced by a 23-foot effigy of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, detonated to the cheers of townspeople and tourists.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026
On Wednesday, Matthew Pletz, 57, and Jack Pletz, 25, were both charged with weapons of mass destruction, risking catastrophe and more after an explosive device detonated in Catasauqua during Tuesday's primary election.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 20 May 2026
The Defense Ministry said in a terse statement that soldiers discovered a bomb that was ready to be detonated in the central Bab Sharqi district of Damascus.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
The device was secured and detonated by a multi-agency team of operators including personnel from the FBI Bomb Squad, Mobile Police Department Explosive Ordnance Detail, Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's Bomb Squad, MCSO and the Daphne Search and Rescue Team, according to MAWSS.
—Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
The Trinity test, conducted as part of the Manhattan Project in the New Mexico desert, detonated a plutonium bomb that released the energy of 25 kilotons of TNT.
—Clara Moskowitz, Scientific American, 11 May 2026
The explosives, some of which detonated and some did not, were believed to have been a mix of propane tanks and pipe bombs.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
On May 4, 1886, a bomb detonated during protests and police officers fired shots.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 1 May 2026
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Sure enough, shortly after, a bomb was detonated at the checkpoint.
—Midhat Zwayen, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
In April, the image of Christ’s betrayer was replaced by a 23-foot effigy of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, detonated to the cheers of townspeople and tourists.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026
On Wednesday, Matthew Pletz, 57, and Jack Pletz, 25, were both charged with weapons of mass destruction, risking catastrophe and more after an explosive device detonated in Catasauqua during Tuesday's primary election.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 20 May 2026
The Defense Ministry said in a terse statement that soldiers discovered a bomb that was ready to be detonated in the central Bab Sharqi district of Damascus.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
The device was secured and detonated by a multi-agency team of operators including personnel from the FBI Bomb Squad, Mobile Police Department Explosive Ordnance Detail, Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's Bomb Squad, MCSO and the Daphne Search and Rescue Team, according to MAWSS.
—Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
The Trinity test, conducted as part of the Manhattan Project in the New Mexico desert, detonated a plutonium bomb that released the energy of 25 kilotons of TNT.
—Clara Moskowitz, Scientific American, 11 May 2026
The explosives, some of which detonated and some did not, were believed to have been a mix of propane tanks and pipe bombs.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
On May 4, 1886, a bomb detonated during protests and police officers fired shots.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for detonated
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If, for David Lynch, ideas are like fish in a river, then for Danish provocateur Nicolas Winding Refn, those ideas are like chunks of excrement in an exploded sewage pipe.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
19 May 2026
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Ask for exploded drawings, parts catalogs and repair manuals.—
Romain Pison,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Rodolfo Durán was hit by a pitch and Tatis walked with one out in the fifth before Andujar popped out and Bogaerts flied out to the gap in left field.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
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There is no surprise that the tomato sandwich popped up in numerous responses.—
Krissy Tiglias,
Southern Living,
25 May 2026
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With more than a dozen varieties grown in and around SoCal, in 2026 alone, heads (of cabbage) will roll if Angelenos can’t get their fix of this vitamin-rich, potassium-laden, calcium-blasted antioxidant VIP in 2026.—
Rebecca Leib,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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Each earbud is made from polished aluminum and housed in a pearl-blasted charging case made from natural aluminum.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The Yellow Jackets blew an 8-2 lead before recording an out in the fourth.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
1 June 2026
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The 22-year-old Wembanyama was emotional, bursting into tears as the final horn blew and again choking back emotions after being named the Most Valuable Player of the WCF.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
31 May 2026
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Law enforcement noted her 2005 GMC Yukon had significant damage, including a smashed headlight and broken windshield, matching debris at the crash site.—
Tom Olsen,
Twin Cities,
23 May 2026
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Photos shared by the cupcake shop shows the smashed front entrance of the store with a metal barrel on the ground surrounded by broken glass.—
Julia Bonavita , Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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The early bones were too shattered to identify.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
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In 1987, members of the national media praised Minnesotans for their joyous and generally family-friendly celebration of the Twins’ first World Series title, free of the shattered windows, tear gas and burning cars.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
27 May 2026
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“Detonated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detonated. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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