Thesaurus results for FLASHPOINT

flash point

noun

Definition of flash point

as in volcano

a potentially explosive place or situation that troubled region remains one of the world's most dangerous flash points

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as in crisis

a time or state of affairs requiring prompt or decisive action tensions between the two longtime adversaries were at a flash point

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Recent Examples of flash point The dispute over the route became one of the defining flash points of the conflict in Northern Ireland. — Amanda Ferguson Reuters, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026 One likely flash point will be the policies of the Monticello Association, a private organization that oversees the Jefferson-family cemetery at Monticello. — Andrew Lawler, The Atlantic, 18 Sep. 2026 Some investors see a 5% yield on the 10-year Treasury as the next potential flash point. — Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026 Littrell's beachfront property has become a flash point in the beach battles. — Debbie Elliott, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for flash point

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Noun

The other major historical attraction is Orongo, a stone village perched on the rim of the Rano Kau volcano, which served as the ceremonial center for religious festivals dedicated to the creator god Makemake.

— Mark Johanson, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
Choose one of the 20 playable robots or four Ultraman characters to battle your family in unique battlegrounds with geysers, live volcanoes and other obstacles.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of volcano

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Guichard Doré, a former adviser to President Jovenel Moïse, whose assassination in 2021 set off the current gang crisis, said Haitians are reaching a breaking point.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026
By preparing for prolonged power disruptions, securing essential supplies, diversifying production and strengthening communications, the United States is seeking to reduce the risk that a major crisis could interrupt its ability to defend itself.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of crisis

Noun

Apple’s Alex Kirschner has also reportedly said that the defect appears on affected units very quickly, so buyers won’t have to wonder if their expensive foldables are ticking time bombs.

— Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 27 Oct. 2026
As Hedda Gabler warned, bored women are time bombs whose agitation puts everyone at risk.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of time bomb

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Growing tensions between tourists and locals hit a boiling point in Spain recently as hundreds of thousands of residents flooded the streets of Barcelona, Madrid and other Spanish cities to protest skyrocketing housing costs.

— Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026
Charles’ resentment reached a boiling point in 1884, when his and Adam’s father, Cyrus Trask (Tracy Letts), enlisted Adam in the Army despite Charles being the far superior soldier.

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of boiling point

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Pre-dinner, most passengers sip cocktails in Dolce Vita, and later, some head to Panorama Lounge for after-dinner liqueurs and live music.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
The head of state arrived overnight Saturday following Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s surprise operation to remove Constitution Tribunal President Bogdan Swieczkowski and install an interim head of the court.

— Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 31 Oct. 2026

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This time around, traders often cite the booming (and opaque) private credit market and AI datacenter plans funded too much by debt — some of it off balance sheet — as likely breaking points.

— Sean Conlon, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026
Keep in mind, there is a breaking point.

— Shep Hyken, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026

Definition of breaking point

Noun

Although Lee had said the depth would allow for multiple guys to be ready for crunch time, the Hornets did not have a comeback opportunity, trailing by as much as 36 late in the fourth quarter.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026
Plus, despite the up-and-down nature of his first six-plus quarters, Webb showed confidence in crunch time.

— Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of crunch time

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