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
Video footage that appeared to be taken at the scene captured loud blasts and the sky glowing following explosions that began around midnight and lasted about two hours in the area of Diori Hamani International Airport.
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Arkansas Online, 31 Jan. 2026
Using a telescope at the Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory in Chile, the team also detected and studied more than 1,500 supernova explosions of a type that can be used to track the expansion history of the Universe.
—Nature Magazine, Scientific American, 31 Jan. 2026
Druzhyna drove his wife and daughter west, past sirens and explosions, toward the border with Poland.
—Natalie Yahr, jsonline.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Illinois Environmental Council Chief Executive Officer Jennifer Walling raised potential concerns around natural gas pipeline projects, including contamination and leak issues, and the risk of explosions.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Several explosions occurred inside a building while crews were at the scene, the cause of which was not immediately clear, Navarre said.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
Replete with fast cars, boats, guns, explosions and huge vaults, the teaser packs a lot into 90 seconds.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2026
Several of the large buildings at the recycling facility appeared to be impacted by the fire and a series of explosions.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
In addition to tremors emanating from within the planet, these sensors detect explosions, traffic vibrations and even the vocalizations made by whales in the oceans.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Arkansas Online, 31 Jan. 2026
Using a telescope at the Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory in Chile, the team also detected and studied more than 1,500 supernova explosions of a type that can be used to track the expansion history of the Universe.
—Nature Magazine, Scientific American, 31 Jan. 2026
Druzhyna drove his wife and daughter west, past sirens and explosions, toward the border with Poland.
—Natalie Yahr, jsonline.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Illinois Environmental Council Chief Executive Officer Jennifer Walling raised potential concerns around natural gas pipeline projects, including contamination and leak issues, and the risk of explosions.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Several explosions occurred inside a building while crews were at the scene, the cause of which was not immediately clear, Navarre said.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
Replete with fast cars, boats, guns, explosions and huge vaults, the teaser packs a lot into 90 seconds.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2026
Several of the large buildings at the recycling facility appeared to be impacted by the fire and a series of explosions.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
In addition to tremors emanating from within the planet, these sensors detect explosions, traffic vibrations and even the vocalizations made by whales in the oceans.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for explosions
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After eruptions in the 18th century buried farmland under ash, growers adapted by digging large pits called hoyos.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Much of the production is supremely pleasant to listen to, but just as hazy and confused as the plot, splitting between spacey expanses of synth and dramatic eruptions.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
22 Jan. 2026
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The team layered multiple types of hydrogels, including water-rich, conductive materials, in a precise pattern that mimics the ionic processes electric eels use to produce bursts of electricity.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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At Café Pasqual’s, the James Beard Award-winning eatery in the heart of downtown, every dish bursts with the vibrant flavors of organic, farm-to-table ingredients.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Jan. 2026
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This is the year of crushes that turn serious, passion projects that attract admirers and moments that feel like scenes from a movie.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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Walker died in November 2013 while Furious 7 was still in production, and his character’s scenes were completed through CGI, archival footage and the use of brothers Caleb and Cody Walker as stand-ins.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Jan. 2026
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However, calculations on the fallout from atmospheric detonations forced scientists to rethink this.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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However, there’s a palpable atmosphere of tension amidst what’s happening with these detonations.—
Keir Simmons,
NBC news,
3 Jan. 2026
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These comments are not isolated outbursts.—
Andrew Weinstein,
Time,
28 Jan. 2026
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The film shows how Davidson, with the help of friends played by Maxine Peake and Peter Mullan — the latter who is nominated in BAFTA’s Supporting Actor category — learned how to try and control his outbursts.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
27 Jan. 2026
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Tracy’s script skewers the hollow moral language of powerful corporate elites like Stone’s character, while also probing the anger and alienation driving Teddy and Don, treating their bonkers beliefs with both satire and unsettling flashes of emotional truth.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Jan. 2026
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Those flickers or flashes were used to show intrusive thoughts or moments of wonder.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
13 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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Impacts will begin late Friday into Saturday, with snow and hurricane-force wind gusts possible along parts of the North Carolina and Virginia coast by Saturday night.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Wind gusts could hit 20 to 30 mph at times in western Arizona and southeast California, while Phoenix and central Arizona will see lighter northerly breezes.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Explosions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explosions. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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