1
as in eruption
the act or an instance of exploding
the explosion of the first atomic bomb at Hiroshima
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2
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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3
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
Multiple videos were shared on social media, showing explosions across the region.
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Dan Gooding
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
Anonymous officials have apparently admitted that the explosion was caused by sodium percholate, an essential solid fuel ingredient for Iran’s missiles.
—Melik Kaylan, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
Mark Maglio The Sun Tequila Tasting returned with an explosion of flavor and a wide variety of drink samples.
—Mark Maglio, Hartford Courant, 5 May 2025
Those groups said in legal filings that SpaceX caused harm to local habitat and endangered species due to vehicle traffic, noise, heat, explosions and fragmentation caused by the company’s construction, rocket testing and launch practices.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 5 May 2025
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Dan Gooding
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
Anonymous officials have apparently admitted that the explosion was caused by sodium percholate, an essential solid fuel ingredient for Iran’s missiles.
—Melik Kaylan, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
Mark Maglio The Sun Tequila Tasting returned with an explosion of flavor and a wide variety of drink samples.
—Mark Maglio, Hartford Courant, 5 May 2025
Those groups said in legal filings that SpaceX caused harm to local habitat and endangered species due to vehicle traffic, noise, heat, explosions and fragmentation caused by the company’s construction, rocket testing and launch practices.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for explosion
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Such isotopic spikes have revealed what may be the most powerful solar eruption in relatively recent history, an event that occurred in 7176 B.C.E. Scientists argued at first about the cause of these spikes; the sun’s activity didn’t seem powerful enough to create the amounts of isotopes seen.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
1 May 2025
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Leonard has been a solid scorer throughout this series, including his 39-point eruption in Game 2.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Whimsical, preppy, and versatile, these hues add a burst of freshness into any space, designers say.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2025
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April 2025 The Star: The cards suggest April will bring a refreshing burst of hope and clarity for you, Aries, as The Star invites you to reconnect with your dreams and aspirations.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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And just a wonderful actress, a wonderful scene partner.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Authorities have said the death toll could have been higher after law enforcement recovered two explosive devices hidden in coolers near the scene.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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Ultimately more than 300 pounds of explosive precursor materials, hazardous chemicals, firearms and remote detonation devices were found in his home, vehicle and office, prosecutors said.—
Alex Stone,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2025
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In Bullet Train Explosion, a train has to maintain 100kmh speed to prevent a detonation, and much chaos and tension follows.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Nothing but quick and shocking outbursts of violence can pierce the movie’s surfaces of overheated restraint.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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Hubble captured this dramatic event in a stunning series of images, revealing intricate dust patterns as a flash of light from the outburst expanded outward and reflected off surrounding dust clouds — a phenomenon known as a light echo.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The chute opens, and rambunctious No. 2 bursts out with an impatient huff.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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Volunteers were charged around 25 cents per huff, bringing in good profit for those who’d invested in the necessary gas tanks, tubes, and breathing bags.—
Oshan Jarow,
Vox,
7 Dec. 2018
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By Monday evening, a fire crew of 70 has achieved full containment of the blaze.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 May 2025
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The repair project was still months away from completion this January when the fire broke out, and with the reservoir empty, firefighters ran short of water in fighting the blaze.—
Mike Baker,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Days later, following a negative market reaction, the administration announced a 90-day pause on the reciprocal tariffs, though the baseline rate remained.—
James Bickerton
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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How to Stream the Oscar-Winning Movie Social media users shared humorous reactions to the scene of the curious seagulls.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
8 May 2025
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“Explosion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explosion. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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