Synonyms of explosions

explosions

noun

plural of explosion

1

as in eruptions

the act or an instance of exploding

the explosion of the first atomic bomb at Hiroshima

Synonyms & Similar Words

• eruptions
• detonations
• firings
• blasts
• bursts
• outbursts
• blowups
• shootings
• booms
• blowouts
• discharges
• bangs
• airbursts
• flare-ups
• pops
• groundbursts

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• implosions

2

as in bursts

a sudden intense expression of strong feeling

the explosion of patriotic feeling that the country experienced after that momentous event

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bursts
• eruptions
• outbursts
• flashes
• gusts
• blazes
• flares
• spasms
• gales
• storms
• flushes
• paroxysms
• gushes
• agonies
• frenzies
• fits
• ebullitions
• rages
• flare-ups
• tantrums
• raptures
• ecstasies
• blowups
• transports
• firestorms
• deliriums
• grouches
• furors

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scenes
• fireworks
• huffs
• outbursts
• reactions
• fits
• rages
• seizures
• frenzies
• tantrums
• blowups
• eruptions
• distractions
• upheavals
• storms
• rampages
• furies
• hissy fits
• hissies
• agitations
• convulsions
• hysterias
• tempers
• spasms
• deliriums
• indignations
• uproars
• paroxysms
• furors
• wraths
• spleens
• flare-ups
• pouts
• ires
• furores
• pets
• rises
• cholers
• lividities
• snits
• danders
• sulks
• humps
• grouches

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of explosions

Iranian state media reported explosions in several locations, including Bushehr, home to Iran’s nuclear power plant complex, and southern port cities. — Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

There have been several explosions in an Iranian coastal province Thursday, following a fresh round of US strikes overnight, according to the semi-official Iranian news agency Mehr. — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 9 July 2026

About 10 explosions were heard in the cities of Chabahar and Konarak, according to the official Islamic Republic News Agency. — Jamie Gray, NBC news, 9 July 2026

In fact, the idea of splitting atoms for propulsion and power was being seriously considered almost as soon as the first atomic explosions were made public. — David Szondy july 07, New Atlas, 8 July 2026

Several explosions were heard shortly after midnight in the capital, before authorities issued an air raid alert. — ABC News, 8 July 2026

Instead of focusing narrowly on one object at a time, the observatory will sweep across huge areas of sky, building an archive of stars, galaxies, asteroids and cosmic explosions. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Rubin will look for undiscovered asteroids (including potentially hazardous ones heading toward Earth), unimaginably powerful cosmic explosions, and clues about the shadowy dark energy and dark matter that shape the universe. — Clara Moskowitz, Scientific American, 1 July 2026

Here are some tips for pet owners to help their animals cope with the loud explosions and bright flashes. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 1 July 2026