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as in detonated
to break open or into pieces usually because of internal pressure
the building was wrecked when a powerful bomb exploded
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as in shattered
to cause to break open or into pieces by or as if by an explosive
the bomb was so powerful that it exploded windows in several neighboring buildings
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as in erupted
to develop suddenly and violently
the mayor's latest unpopular decision caused long-suppressed resentment to explode into open anger
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Recent Examples of exploded
IEEE Spectrum, 29 Jan. 2026
The other imaged nova, V1405 Cassiopeiae, seemed to unfold in spectacular slow motion, taking more than fifty days before finally ejecting all of its exploded material.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 21 Jan. 2026
ABC News, 12 June 2026
Dual path going forward … But of course, two weeks ago, the New Glenn rocket exploded on its launch pad in Florida, causing significant infrastructure damage there.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 12 June 2026
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Adjective
An exploded view shows the Orion spacecraft.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 Jan. 2026
The other imaged nova, V1405 Cassiopeiae, seemed to unfold in spectacular slow motion, taking more than fifty days before finally ejecting all of its exploded material.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 21 Jan. 2026
Verb
In 2024, a drone exploded near him, damaging the left side of his face and forcing him to undergo five surgeries.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
Dual path going forward … But of course, two weeks ago, the New Glenn rocket exploded on its launch pad in Florida, causing significant infrastructure damage there.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exploded
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The blasted whiteboard was the fallout.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Sep. 2025
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Keys instead broke the 27-year-old’s serve, and dragged the decider to 5-5 after again alternating between blasted winners and errors into the net.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
25 Aug. 2025
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After Jacob Trouba detonated Ryan Leonard, Washington’s Calder Trophy contender was left leaking behind the Ducks’ net.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
6 Dec. 2025
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Another disaster followed in 2020, when hundreds of tons of ammonium nitrate improperly stored at the Beirut port detonated in an explosion that blasted through the surrounding neighborhoods, killing 218 people, wounding thousands more and causing billions of dollars in damage.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Nov. 2025
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The family of a Vermont man in federal custody told k that immigration agents boxed him in his vehicle, shattered its window, and forced him out at gunpoint before allegedly running over his foot.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Dec. 2025
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After a lifetime spent reciting the eternal love story of the Taj Mahal, veteran tour guide Vishu Das says his faith is shattered.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
7 Dec. 2025
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The wildfire — the largest in the region this year — erupted Thursday and had burned at least 6,800 acres in a sparsely populated landscape within the burn scar of the 2020 Glass Fire.—
The Press Democrat,
Mercury News,
25 Aug. 2025
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The September 10 call for general protests has drawn comparisons to the Yellow Vest protests that erupted in 2018 over fuel price hikes and the high cost of living.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
25 Aug. 2025
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The entire place is dedicated to modern popular culture and boasts an eye-catching exterior reminiscent of a smashed electric guitar.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
19 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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It can also be popped like popcorn for a crunchy, nutty topping.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
15 June 2026
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Shares have popped 244% in the year to date.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
15 June 2026
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Last week, an iconic cafe was demolished at the base of the structure, and on Sunday, some residents were wondering if excavation work three weeks ago may have contributed to the pier's collapse.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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For her trouble, she was demolished in the general election by Jerry Brown, 54-41.—
Garry South,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
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The reason for Rivers’ reunion in Indy surrounds the loss of Daniel Jones, who suffered a torn Achilles after trying to play through a broken fibula.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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Take stock of any lost or broken items that need urgent replacement.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Dec. 2025
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“Exploded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exploded. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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