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as in blasted

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verb

past tense of explode
1
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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2
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
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
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Thomas Cooper, of Detroit suburb Royal Oak, died while undergoing treatment at the center in January 2025 after the hyperbaric chamber caught fire from the inside and exploded. — Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026 Imports of the large computers used in AI servers have exploded over the past year. — Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for exploded
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exploded
  1. blasted
  2. detonated
  3. shattered
  4. erupted
  5. smashed
  6. popped
  7. demolished
  8. broken
Adjective
  • The symbol of an institution that for decades has prepared many of Ukraine’s top public finance officials and ministers sat bomb-blasted and unusable.
    — Howard LaFranchi, Christian Science Monitor, 11 Aug. 2026
  • With more than a dozen varieties grown in and around SoCal, in 2026 alone, heads (of cabbage) will roll if Angelenos can’t get their fix of this vitamin-rich, potassium-laden, calcium-blasted antioxidant VIP in 2026.
    — Rebecca Leib, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Definition of blasted
Verb
  • Igor Kirillov, a general in charge of the Russian military’s nuclear and chemical weapons protection forces, was killed in December 2024 when an explosive device planted on a scooter was detonated near him.
    — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The missiles detonated above a sports complex and two residential neighborhoods, Airwars found.
    — Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
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  • The wide receiver shattered multiple Hurricanes records last season and is already one of the faces of college football.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The bullet went through the front glass door and shattered it, according to court records.
    — David Ulloa Jr, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of shattered
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  • Anak Krakatau has erupted since late ⁠on Friday, with volcanic ash detected at the airport early on Sunday, the ​ministry said in a statement.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026
  • As Morris hit the ground and the 57,000-plus yellow-and-green glad fans inside Autzen Stadium erupted, the Broncos’ fate was sealed.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of erupted
Adjective
  • Tracee Ellis Ross favors Udi’s gluten-free bread topped with smashed avocado, lemon juice, crushed red pepper and salt as an afternoon snack, according to a People food diary.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The marrow adds decadence to what appears to be, at first glance, just another pair of smashed patties slipped inside a sesame seed bun.
    — Warren Rojas, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of smashed
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  • Sesko popped up with what United thought was a winner, but yet more fragility at the back cost them.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Showing love for one of her favorite designers, Rodriguez popped into a pair of sleek black Gucci Donna pumps, currently retailing for $1,220 on the brand’s website.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of popped
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  • Some of his pieces on display include 1977 portrait shots of smiling residents in Aliso Village, a large public housing project in the Boyle Heights that was demolished in 1999 because of gang violence and decaying conditions.
    — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Sacks have historically demolished their offense along with Burrow’s long-term health.
    — J.J. Bailey, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of demolished
Adjective
  • Lake Mary quarterback RemyJarman is out four to six weeks with a broken collarbone and tonight getting his first varsity start is freshman Max Chapman .
    — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The Greek Revival-style apartment house has been vacant since 2017, when all of its tenants left, reportedly due to a broken boiler that was never repaired.
    — JC Reindl, Freep.com, 11 Sep. 2026
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