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
SpaceX’s Elon Musk, who’s had his own share of rocket explosions, offered his condolences.
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Marcia Dunn, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Musk, who has dealt with his own spacecraft explosions, sympathized with Blue Origin's setback.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Big rockets produce big explosions.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
The cause and exact location of the explosions were being investigated, state TV said in the post.
—Courtney Kube, NBC news, 28 May 2026
There are no concerns of any gas leaks or other home explosions in the area, Muir said.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 28 May 2026
At least two large explosions were seen during the firefight.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 27 May 2026
These explosions have happened.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 27 May 2026
And, yes, in rare cases, explosions.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 27 May 2026
Marcia Dunn, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Musk, who has dealt with his own spacecraft explosions, sympathized with Blue Origin's setback.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Big rockets produce big explosions.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
The cause and exact location of the explosions were being investigated, state TV said in the post.
—Courtney Kube, NBC news, 28 May 2026
There are no concerns of any gas leaks or other home explosions in the area, Muir said.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 28 May 2026
At least two large explosions were seen during the firefight.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 27 May 2026
These explosions have happened.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 27 May 2026
And, yes, in rare cases, explosions.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for explosions
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There’s a certain predictability to the plots in a Taylor Sheridan production — a kind of slow, relentless grind from crisis to crisis, punctuated by occasional eruptions of violence.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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The Island of Hawaii features three famous volcanoes — Kilauea with its spectacular eruptions, Mauna Kea and its spectacular sunsets, and Mauna Loa, the world’s highest mountain when measured from its underwater base to the summit.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Noun
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There are slalom runs, all acute angles and twisted ankles, and there are direct bursts.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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As such, their predatory behavior favors patience and short bursts of efficiency over endurance.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Then came party number two on Sunday, when Arsenal’s players finally got their hands on the trophy and lifted it above their heads in the last game of the league season – cue more scenes of celebration across the English capital and beyond.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Mordecai often goes to scenes where people think immigration enforcement activities are happening in the area with the goal of making sure everyone’s safe and is aware of their constitutional rights.—
Sofi Zeman,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 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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Only when more members and influential insiders demand better of one another as a matter of course, before things go sideways, will there be fewer political self-detonations and shattered lives.—
Michelle Cottle,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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This would trigger explosive outbursts on the white dwarf, which would be seen across the galaxy as a nova eruption.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
3 June 2026
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More Than Headlines Beckham’s talent was undeniable, but it was constantly put on the backburner as the constant talk around him was mostly about on-field outbursts and questionable comments.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
Noun
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There have been flashes, but the offense needs Pasquantino and Perez to play up to expectations day in and day out.—
Jaylon Thompson
May 30,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2026
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As Wiley entered menopause and experienced the hot flashes, hair-thinning, and other physical symptoms that come with it, her straightening treatment—once a moment for pampering—became an exhausting chore.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
29 May 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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Residents should prepare for wind gusts of up to 60 mph.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2026
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Storm hazards include frequent lightning strikes, wind gusts up to 50 mph and heavy downpours.—
Garfield Hylton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 May 2026
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“Explosions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explosions. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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