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as in burst
a sudden intense expression of strong feeling
the explosion of patriotic feeling that the country experienced after that momentous event
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as in scene
an outburst or display of excited anger
the tennis player's expletive-enriched explosions on the court tested the patience of officials
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Recent Examples of explosion
That explosion in locations coincided with the surge in outdoor recreation as an industry during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
Bedrooms are explosions of gilt, silk and tassels, and filled with props such as elaborate costumes.
—Tamara Hinson, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
Johnson ended the season with five consecutive 100-yard games, including a 217-yard explosion against Iowa in the season finale.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
This vicious cycle increases until the energy is released essentially in an explosion.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 27 Mar. 2026
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Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
Bedrooms are explosions of gilt, silk and tassels, and filled with props such as elaborate costumes.
—Tamara Hinson, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
Johnson ended the season with five consecutive 100-yard games, including a 217-yard explosion against Iowa in the season finale.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
This vicious cycle increases until the energy is released essentially in an explosion.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for explosion
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The last eruption of nationwide gatherings in October drew approximately 7 million people, according to their tally.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Mar. 2026
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Aurora chasers will also be getting excited about the prospect of a possible glancing blow from the speedy CME released during the eruption.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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In that last year — like the end of a fireworks show — the lawyers set off a burst of filings and arguments over what evidence and which experts could go in front of a jury.—
Joe Mahr,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Such districts are often formed when a school district is experiencing a burst of development or enrollment growth concentrated in certain areas, explained Erica Gonzales, a managing director at the investment bank Stifel who specializes in California school financing.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Firefighters were able to get to the scene so quickly, in part, because of the proximity of a fire station.—
Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The sole occupant of the home was assaulted and tied up before the suspect stole several items from the home, including a vehicle, then used that vehicle to flee the scene, according to LeLacheur.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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The warhead is engineered for penetration before detonation.—
Munis Raza,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Mar. 2026
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Using a converted container ship, the IRGC fired a ballistic missile to simulate a high-altitude electromagnetic pulse (EMP) detonation.—
Chuck DeVore,
Twin Cities,
22 Mar. 2026
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Risks are higher during periods of greater solar activity, which follows an 11-year cycle that researchers track by tallying the dark sunspots that represent magnetic storms capable of producing outbursts.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
31 Mar. 2026
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No one, not even Jason — who is baffled at the galley’s sudden collapse — is more surprised at Ellie’s outburst than Ben.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
31 Mar. 2026
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Among agonized grunts and huffs, Probst narrated the fumbles.—
Sarah Grant,
New Yorker,
2 Feb. 2026
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David walks out of the kitchen and Moira huffs and takes his spot over the pot.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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But with the destruction came a swath of community support for the local businesses impacted by the blaze.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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Iran hits oil tanker in waters off Dubai An Iranian drone hit a Kuwaiti oil tanker in waters off the United Arab Emirates city of Dubai, sparking a blaze that was later put out, the Dubai Media Office said.—
Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Hamilton says severe sleep deprivation can be comparable to driving under the influence, affecting your accuracy and reaction time.—
Wakisha Bailey,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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John Mellencamp’s Icon Award performance at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards on Thursday, March 26, sparked a split reaction, with younger audience members appearing unfamiliar with his hits while longtime fans got emotional.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Explosion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explosion. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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