groundburst

Definition of groundburstnext

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Noun
  • That experience captures the tension at the heart of the wellness retreat boom.
    Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
  • The industry behind the wellness retreat boom Hotels and resorts are quietly converting their spas from relaxation oases into health and longevity destinations, with programs that claim to improve sleep, reduce stress and support longer, healthier lives.
    Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
Noun
  • That’s about the same size as the object responsible for the Chelyabinsk airburst over Russia in 2013.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 13 May 2026
  • The roughly 20-meter space rock caused a powerful airburst that injured about 1,500 people and damaged thousands of buildings.
    Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
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“Groundburst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groundburst. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.

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