groundbursts

Definition of groundburstsnext
plural of groundburst
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booms
Noun
  • On Saturday, an oil sheen was observed near the PCH bridge, so crews placed oil-absorbing booms at multiple points along the river, including Willow Street, PCH, Ocean Blvd and the approach to Golden Shore.
    City News Service, Daily News, 27 May 2026
  • Oil-absorbing booms were deployed at multiple points along the waterway, including at PCH, Willow Street and Ocean Boulevard.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026
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“Groundbursts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groundbursts. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.

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