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to break open or into pieces usually because of internal pressure
the bomb detonated with a thunder that could be heard for blocks in all directions
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Recent Examples of detonated
Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026
The explosives were detonated in rapid succession, emitting loud bangs, followed by the booming noise of the building coming down.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
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
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Genrich had been seen in some of the areas where the 1991 bombs detonated, and lived within walking distance of two sites.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026
The explosives were detonated in rapid succession, emitting loud bangs, followed by the booming noise of the building coming down.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
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
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
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The debate is playing out in Wyoming, a state where many data centers have popped up, including new plans for Microsoft to purchase 3,200 acres of land to expand its data center footprint.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
21 Apr. 2026
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After meeting, Todt popped the question a month later on July 26, 2004.—
Sophie Dodd,
PEOPLE,
20 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
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The 31-year-old target man scored a late winner against Mbappe’s Madrid to hoist Mallorca out of the bottom three a fortnight ago, and was mobbed by his team-mates as the final whistle blew.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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When the full-time whistle blew at the Etihad Stadium in northern England on Sunday, the live broadcast quickly focused on a close-up of Manchester City striker Erling Haaland.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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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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Aerial footage showed the sedan parked next to the center divider, with at least one shattered window.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Mullett says her injuries included a broken back, a broken left leg, a shattered pelvis and head trauma.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Detonated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detonated. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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