as in violent
marked by bursts of destructive force or intense activity
a man with a volcanic temper that could go off at any moment
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Recent Examples of volcanic
Potatoes from the state stand out because of Idaho’s ideal growing conditions, including rich, volcanic soil, climate and irrigation, according to the Big Idaho Potato website.
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Zuri Primos,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2026
Top-of-the-line treatments like volcanic hot-stone massages and rejuvenating facials are available, but so is a steam room, sauna, relaxation room, terrace, and small fitness center.
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Alisha Prakash,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2026
That story still has some way to go after Cape Verde — an archipelagic country made up of 10 volcanic islands, just off the coast of West Africa — became surprise qualifiers for the World Cup’s knockout stages.
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Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
27 June 2026
Sport climbers flock here for the volcanic tuff, but there’s enough singletrack to keep hikers and mountain bikers busy for days.
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Jamie Siebrase,
Denver Post,
26 June 2026
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Zuri Primos,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2026
Top-of-the-line treatments like volcanic hot-stone massages and rejuvenating facials are available, but so is a steam room, sauna, relaxation room, terrace, and small fitness center.
—
Alisha Prakash,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2026
That story still has some way to go after Cape Verde — an archipelagic country made up of 10 volcanic islands, just off the coast of West Africa — became surprise qualifiers for the World Cup’s knockout stages.
—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
27 June 2026
Sport climbers flock here for the volcanic tuff, but there’s enough singletrack to keep hikers and mountain bikers busy for days.
—
Jamie Siebrase,
Denver Post,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for volcanic
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The march stems from the violent 1969 police raid of the Stonewall Inn that catalyzed the gay rights movement at a time when many people who were LGBTQIA+ hid their identity.
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Over the years, Hall has responded to emergencies ranging from domestic violence calls to serious violent crimes.
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Directed by Guadagnino from a screenplay by Saturday Night Live alum Simon Rich, Artificial explores Sam Altman’s OpenAI and the company’s turbulent period in 2023 when he was fired and rehired in a matter of days.
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The trauma of a turbulent household had aged her beyond her years.
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Speaking of, Ross asked Janssen about the steamy bathhouse scene during which Xenia and Bond face off in an encounter that is both flirty and ferocious.
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In 2018, a blaze east of Athens moved with ferocious speed, killing more than 100 people.
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The 2023 arrest of her then-10-year-old cousin for urinating in public brought fierce condemnation.
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For a party that prides itself on diversity, the clashes have exacerbated fierce debates over identity politics and long-standing rifts between progressives and moderates.
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There was a furious campaign in India, led by the public, the media, and politicians, demanding revenge.
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There are no rookies likely to get that kind of prominence on this year’s Oilers team, but there are young players who will get noticed due to furious forechecking.
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Meridian’s years of explosive growth may be in the rearview — or so said the city’s chief financial officer in a recent annual budget meeting.
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The recreational use of bigger display fireworks, such as salutes that contain two grains – 130 milligrams – of explosive materials and professional-grade aerial shells with more than 60 grams of pyrotechnic compositions isn't allowed.
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“Volcanic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volcanic. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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