1
as in eruptions
the act or an instance of exploding
the explosion of the first atomic bomb at Hiroshima
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2
as in bursts
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 scenes
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 explosions
Another toxic chemical crisis A massive fire at a Boyle Heights cold-storage warehouse triggered an ammonia leak, explosions and shelter-in-place orders across Eastside neighborhoods.
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Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
Moscow’s mayor said air defenses shot down nearly 200 drones, as videos circulating on social media showed explosions and smoke billowing across the Russian capital.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
The spacecraft launched in November 2004 on a mission to detect gamma-ray bursts, the most powerful explosions in the known Universe.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 19 June 2026
For over 20 years, NASA's Swift space observatory has been conducting prolific science in orbit, hunting for signs of gamma-ray bursts — the most powerful explosions in the universe.
—Tariq Malik, Space.com, 19 June 2026
Ukraine's major drone attack on a Moscow oil refinery, caused extensive damage and viral explosions, including a tank lid propelled skyward.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
As water trapped inside coffee particles rapidly turns into steam, pressure builds and creates microscopic explosions.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 June 2026
In Ukraine, home to more than a third of Europe’s biodiversity, constant shelling and drone attacks have already prompted whole populations of wolves, deer and other large mammals to seek asylum far from the nightly explosions and aerial whistles.
—The Los Angeles Times, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
On Wednesday, Iranian media reported that explosions were heard in Bandar Abbas, Sirik and Minab in the south of the country.
—Arkansas Online, 11 June 2026
Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
Moscow’s mayor said air defenses shot down nearly 200 drones, as videos circulating on social media showed explosions and smoke billowing across the Russian capital.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
The spacecraft launched in November 2004 on a mission to detect gamma-ray bursts, the most powerful explosions in the known Universe.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 19 June 2026
For over 20 years, NASA's Swift space observatory has been conducting prolific science in orbit, hunting for signs of gamma-ray bursts — the most powerful explosions in the universe.
—Tariq Malik, Space.com, 19 June 2026
Ukraine's major drone attack on a Moscow oil refinery, caused extensive damage and viral explosions, including a tank lid propelled skyward.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
As water trapped inside coffee particles rapidly turns into steam, pressure builds and creates microscopic explosions.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 June 2026
In Ukraine, home to more than a third of Europe’s biodiversity, constant shelling and drone attacks have already prompted whole populations of wolves, deer and other large mammals to seek asylum far from the nightly explosions and aerial whistles.
—The Los Angeles Times, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
On Wednesday, Iranian media reported that explosions were heard in Bandar Abbas, Sirik and Minab in the south of the country.
—Arkansas Online, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for explosions
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The hotel staff can help direct you to info about eruptions, closures, and options for outdoor experiences.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 June 2026
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During The Great Dying, massive volcanic eruptions triggered catastrophic climate changes that altered the planet’s entire biosphere.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
18 June 2026
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For decades, observatories have recorded brief-but-bright flashes of radio waves—fast radio bursts, or FRBs—whose origin on the sky astronomers have managed to pinpoint in only a handful of cases.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
18 June 2026
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This could be rescheduling a doctor's appointment, finding a contractor after a pipe bursts, or picking up your dry cleaning before a flight in the morning.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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All of this, mind you, is far more riveting than the car chase scenes in Disclosure Day.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
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All of these were one takes for our friend Will here, and these were really difficult scenes.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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Slow and steady The most successful transformations look less like detonations and more like construction projects—unglamorous, incremental, and mapped out well in advance.—
Claire Zillman,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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Meanwhile, sailors aboard USS Barb reported hearing distant explosions and depth-charge detonations during the same period, believing they may have been associated with an attack on Herring.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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Their gripes aren’t just about Sirianni’s outbursts — which, in fairness, mirror those of so many Philly fans.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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But her outbursts frightened the children too.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 June 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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As much as Payton bristles about media storylines and huffs about tempo questions, the Broncos went 25 minutes without a first down against Las Vegas.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
22 Nov. 2025
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Set a little back from the sea, there are flashes of blue on property; better views (and stunning sunsets) from the rooftop Bougainvillea Bar; plus a private club on the public beach, a few minutes away and reached by hotel shuttle.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 June 2026
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Long-term, Burries has a non-zero chance to cement himself as Flagg’s sidekick if his flashes of on-ball creation become go-to parts of his arsenal.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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The producer made the effort to get to know Storrie’s fans, and was there to closely check their reactions at test and festival screenings.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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More fan reactions at Arrowhead Attending was an obvious decision, according to Amir, who traveled from Ecuador.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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“Explosions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explosions. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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