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dynamite

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Recent Examples of dynamite
Adjective
So began the journey to create a hideaway resort sensitive to the natural environment and a marine reserve with the aim to recover the coral reefs damaged by dynamite fishing. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026 The first three episodes were dynamite, but then the fuse blew out. Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026
Verb
These live versions dynamite that meditative hollow or expand it to the size of a megachurch. Mitch Therieau, Pitchfork, 8 Apr. 2026 In 1969, Palestinian fighters used the area here — with Lebanon’s blessing — to wage attacks on Israel, prompting Israeli soldiers to dynamite 17 houses in Kfar Chouba. Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dynamite
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dynamite
Adjective
  • The neighborhood/area Just across the train tracks is Vesterbro with an excellent range of independent shops and restaurants, not least in Kødbyen, the Meat Packing district.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • As for dining options, Cafe Genevieve serves an excellent breakfast and brunch, and Million Dollar Cowboy Bar draws crowds for a taste of Western-style eats like bison burgers and elk sliders.
    Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The accusations also blew up the film rights auction that UTA’s Jason Richman was reportedly getting ready to handle.
    Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2026
  • To Jones’ point, Uwazurike single-handedly blew up one run-sweep to Harvey in a 9-on-7 period, arriving in the backfield the near second Harvey even touched the ball.
    Luca Evans, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • After a terrific collegiate career, Stanek was chosen by the Tampa Bay Rays with the 29th pick in the 1st round of the 2113 MLB draft.
    Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The ancho chili Caesar salad is a terrific appetizer to share, as are both types of shrimp aguachile verde.
    Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Verb
  • Fifty years ago, in 1966, the baseball landmark was demolished to make way for a shopping mall.
    Thomas Lake, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Plans show an existing building on the site would be demolished and replaced.
    Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The other great piece of news is that, yes, this will get a localized release with multiple language support, something that the original PlayStation Portable version never had.
    Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Zachary Robert Stacer, 22, was arrested on July 30 and charged with two counts of assault with intent to do great bodily harm, three counts of felonious assault and five counts of resisting and obstructing a police officer.
    Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The decision came amid a lawsuit brought by a group, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, arguing that the president did not have the authority to tear down the historic East Wing to make way for his passion project.
    Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
  • While the building that housed the flagship Ann Sather restaurant on Belmont Avenue has been torn down, the renowned Chicago restaurant chain is now set to open a new Lakeview location.
    Adam Harrington, CBS News, 4 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Lee, so fine in a wide variety of roles from Past Lives to The Morning Show, is superb as a woman playing a role in life as well as piano bars.
    Pete Hammond, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Hakai-hen’s mecha anime series lineup was also superb, with my beloved Dancouga included (shown below).
    Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Cal Fire continues to battle the Gann Fire, which has burned more than 10,000 acres in Calaveras County and destroyed over a dozen structures.
    Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • At the same time, Bernadette makes her potion and turns into a 60-foot monster, destroying Pasadena.
    Michael Schneider, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026

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“Dynamite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dynamite. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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