as in volcanoes
a potentially explosive place or situation
the region's political instability has turned it into a ticking time bomb
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Recent Examples of time bombs
Ray’s most chaotic photograms—jumbles that push out of the frame or look like time bombs ready to explode—find echoes in his films, projected on the back walls, a show in themselves.
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Vince Aletti, New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2025
Vince Aletti, New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for time bombs
volcanoes
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One of the most active volcanoes in the world is gearing up for a spectacular eruption, according to the United States Geological Survey.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Nov. 2025
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Nevis Excellent year-round diving awaits on Nevis with its crystal-clear waters, rich marine biodiversity and inactive volcanoes that helped shape the underwater topography.—
Adrienne Jordan,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Time bombs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/time%20bombs. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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