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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3
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
The test marked a welcome victory for SpaceX and the budding launch vehicle, which suffered in-flight upper stage explosions during each of this year's three Starship launches leading up to Flight 10.
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Josh Dinner, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The barrage appeared to target several Ukrainian regions, with local authorities reporting explosions in the western regions of Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk and Lutsk.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2025
While doctors have significantly refined their techniques over the subsequent 150 years—ether made patients throw up and was flammable enough to cause mid-surgery explosions—there are still outstanding questions about how anesthesia works.
—Rj MacKenzie, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2025
The Davis Police Department received reports of loud these explosions heard at night throughout the city.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Multiple rocket explosions nearly bankrupted the company.
—Joel Shulman, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The incident prompted road closures and emergency procedures, but no injuries or explosions were reported.
—Stacey Barchenger, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Lava flows and explosions were observed.
—Shane Croucher
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Several powerful explosions were heard in the center of Kyiv, a rare occurrence in the heart of the Ukrainian capital since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion.
—Peter Guo, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2025
Josh Dinner, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The barrage appeared to target several Ukrainian regions, with local authorities reporting explosions in the western regions of Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk and Lutsk.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2025
While doctors have significantly refined their techniques over the subsequent 150 years—ether made patients throw up and was flammable enough to cause mid-surgery explosions—there are still outstanding questions about how anesthesia works.
—Rj MacKenzie, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2025
The Davis Police Department received reports of loud these explosions heard at night throughout the city.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Multiple rocket explosions nearly bankrupted the company.
—Joel Shulman, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The incident prompted road closures and emergency procedures, but no injuries or explosions were reported.
—Stacey Barchenger, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Lava flows and explosions were observed.
—Shane Croucher
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Several powerful explosions were heard in the center of Kyiv, a rare occurrence in the heart of the Ukrainian capital since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion.
—Peter Guo, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for explosions
Noun
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The researchers see applications in monitoring sandstorms, volcanic eruptions, and other airborne hazards.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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Ancient eruptions have formed dark layers of lava rock interbedded with pumice and pyroclastic flow deposits.—
David Bressan,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The palate bursts with rich, agave-forward flavors, revealing curious floral nuances of geranium and sweet spices.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The bursts packed a punch, uprooting even mature trees in the Carmichael area, and disrupting power to thousands of Sacramento Municipal Utility District customers.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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From romantic florals to elegant damasks and bucolic toile scenes, old-world wallpaper is making a grand and graceful return.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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Their characters are voiced by Arden Cho, May Hong and Ji-young Yoo, respectively, but real-life singers perform on behalf of the characters during musical scenes.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Following the detonations, black rains fell, sticky and radioactive—a type of nuclear fallout.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Some thought experiments, if truly wrestled with, can act like inner detonations.—
Shai Tubali,
Big Think,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But when his streams became more reactionary, filled with outbursts, expletives, and certified crashouts over losing levels, subscribers flocked in.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
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This student’s outbursts had been an ongoing issue for three years, and Elliot quickly realized that few teachers had received the necessary restraint training to handle this student.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
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As the number one overall pick last year, Williams somewhat underperformed as a rookie, but some of that can be attributed to poor coaching, and the former Heisman Trophy winner showed flashes of brilliance at times.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Tyler Glasnow has shown unhittable flashes.—
The Athletic MLB Staff,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Anticipate quarter-sized hail (1 inch) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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The tornado would be classified at the top of the Fujita Scale — an F5 — with gusts of more than 200 mph.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Hundreds of comments and thousands of reactions piled up on the post.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
5 Sep. 2025
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Kids of all ages are playing, some as young as 4, and their reactions can be intense.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Explosions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explosions. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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