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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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Park had fled to Poland four days after the May 17 explosion, but was extradited and then arrested at JFK Airport in New York City earlier this month.
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Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 24 June 2025
Contemporary sources suggested that cannon fire struck a stash of gunpowder aboard the San José, triggering a massive explosion that caused the ship to sink, but more recent research points to the galleon splitting open.
—Aurora Martínez, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 June 2025
Photo taken after an explosion in downtown Tehran amid Israel's two-day campaign of strikes against Iran on June 15.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 June 2025
The explosion of betting options signals the next stage of growth for U.S. sports betting, shifting from wagers placed before a game to betting during a game.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 15 June 2025
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Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 24 June 2025
Contemporary sources suggested that cannon fire struck a stash of gunpowder aboard the San José, triggering a massive explosion that caused the ship to sink, but more recent research points to the galleon splitting open.
—Aurora Martínez, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 June 2025
Photo taken after an explosion in downtown Tehran amid Israel's two-day campaign of strikes against Iran on June 15.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 June 2025
The explosion of betting options signals the next stage of growth for U.S. sports betting, shifting from wagers placed before a game to betting during a game.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 15 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for explosion
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Featuring hundreds of diagrams from the past millennium, ranging from financial charts to maps of volcanic eruptions, the exhibition provides the kind of survey that brings definition to an entire category of visual communication.—
Jonathon Keats,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Earth processes – such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions – also trigger cascading hazards, often with long-lasting effects.—
Brian J. Yanites,
The Conversation,
26 June 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 July 2025
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The Venetian police’s hybrids, recently aquired, are by Huracan Marine, designed to run on diesel when the cops need bursts of speed, and on electricity when slow cruising is required.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Academics and extracurriculars require a lot of planning, but the Southern college social scene inspires its own kind of coordination.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
29 June 2025
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The most famous scene is when Anne Archer (playing Douglas' wife) discovers the family's pet bunny boiled in a pot.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
29 June 2025
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The 30,000-pound bomb consists of steel, explosive and a fuse programmed to a specific detonation time.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 June 2025
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The 30,000-pound bomb is comprised of steel, explosive and a fuse programmed to a specific detonation time.—
Staff And Wire Reports,
Boston Herald,
26 June 2025
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Mention that season, and most cite his 56-point outburst against Annapolis Area Christian School.—
Sam Cohn,
Baltimore Sun,
25 June 2025
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After Trump’s outburst, no further ceasefire violations have taken place.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
24 June 2025
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Getty Images To date, the post has amassed more than 900 comments from TikTok viewers, many of them poking fun at the golden retriever mother's annoyed expression and shallow huffs.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 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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The fire had ignited about 6 p.m. near the intersection of Hellyer Avenue and Silicon Valley Boulevard, according to the San Jose Fire Department, which battled the blaze with assistance from Cal Fire.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
7 July 2025
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The blaze sparked around 3:30 a.m. on July 5 at the bar and restaurant Minerva Avenue at 1002 Buchanan Street, according to news reports.—
Kelly Puente,
The Tennessean,
6 July 2025
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So there's going to be a strong reaction in both directions for this mystery houseguest.—
David Wysong,
The Enquirer,
7 July 2025
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Internet users have lauded Cairo's reaction to the water, with many hoping he gets adopted by someone with an even bigger pool to enjoy.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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“Explosion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explosion. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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