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Recent Examples of detonated
Frank Landymore, Futurism, 9 Apr. 2026
The explosion that leveled a house on April Fool’s Day in Claremont, North Carolina, was caused when a homemade explosive detonated, according to investigators.
—Mark Price
april 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
Mbwavi had his cellphone in his hand and was allegedly counting down, leading the guard to believe a bomb could be detonated.
—Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
The most devastating were the above-ground tests, 116 of which were detonated between 1949 and 1963.
—Magdalena Stawkowski, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2026
Sources said the device was dangerous, but not sophisticated enough to be detonated remotely.
—Naveen Dhaliwal, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
The bomb squad moved it to a desert area, where it was detonated, according to police.
—Alex Stone, ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
After the explosion, the ATF, FBI and sheriff’s officials conducted an extensive search of the 400-foot blast radius, and determined only one of two grenades that had been seized by the detectives had detonated.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Will a nuclear bomb be detonated?
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
In March, Polymarket quietly took down a bet on whether a nuclear weapon would be detonated before this year, raising the specter that the site was blatantly incentivizing nuclear conflict.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 9 Apr. 2026
The explosion that leveled a house on April Fool’s Day in Claremont, North Carolina, was caused when a homemade explosive detonated, according to investigators.
—Mark Price
april 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
Mbwavi had his cellphone in his hand and was allegedly counting down, leading the guard to believe a bomb could be detonated.
—Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
The most devastating were the above-ground tests, 116 of which were detonated between 1949 and 1963.
—Magdalena Stawkowski, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2026
Sources said the device was dangerous, but not sophisticated enough to be detonated remotely.
—Naveen Dhaliwal, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
The bomb squad moved it to a desert area, where it was detonated, according to police.
—Alex Stone, ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
After the explosion, the ATF, FBI and sheriff’s officials conducted an extensive search of the 400-foot blast radius, and determined only one of two grenades that had been seized by the detectives had detonated.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Will a nuclear bomb be detonated?
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for detonated
Adjective
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Astronomically, the Beehive is considered an open star cluster, a group of young stars that formed from the same hydrogen nebula, sprinkled with heavier elements from a long-since exploded star.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
22 Mar. 2026
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Figure 2 shows an exploded view of this block (shown as part of the data pipeline in Figure 1).—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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La Traila Barbecue, which popped up around South Florida in 2020 at spots like Unbranded Brewing in Hialeah, is opening a brick-and-mortar restaurant in South Miami.—
Connie Ogle
April 7,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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Betts had popped into Roberts’ office minutes earlier and reported feeling better than expected.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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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
Verb
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Manuel Fernandes’ goal, created by West Ham’s outstanding talisman Jarrod Bowen, was a warning, a knock on the door before the hosts blew United’s house down.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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Roker blew Guthrie a kiss from the weather wall.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The brand, which has more than 15 locations nationwide, is known for its smashed donuts, which are fresh, warm doughnut sandwiches with a cold ice cream center.—
Bailey Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
10 Mar. 2026
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There are fusion mashups that feel unmistakably American, like a smashed burger wrapped in paratha bread.—
Monti Carlo,
AJC.com,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Tents rippled in the breeze, and children played on the sand against a backdrop of shattered buildings.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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In two separate incidents last month, delivery robots crashed into CTA bus shelters in Old Town and West Town, leaving shattered glass behind.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Detonated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detonated. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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