Thesaurus results for DETONATION

detonation

noun

ˌde-tᵊn-ˈā-shən

as in explosion

the act or an instance of exploding there was a series of detonations around the base of the condemned building, causing it to come crashing down in a matter of minutes

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Recent Examples of detonation Remote detonations are also used to trigger slides intentionally and remove risky buildup before skiers are allowed on the slopes, said Chris Lundy, an avalanche specialist with the National Avalanche Center. —

ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026 His public address envisioned a future filled with waves of nuclear arms buildups and test detonations. —

New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026 Ukrainian officials said powerful explosions and secondary detonations were recorded at the site, while the extent of damage was still being assessed. —

Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026 The successful test, which featured a full warhead detonation, validated a new long-range strike capability that is both cost-effective and rapidly producible. —

Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for detonation

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Nam said the cause was not immediately known, but the blaze appeared to have spread rapidly, with witnesses reporting an explosion.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Mar. 2026
Heavy explosions shook Dubai early Friday as air defenses intercepted incoming fire over the city, where people were observing Eid al-Fitr, the end of the holy Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, and mosques made the day's first call to prayers.

— CBS News, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026