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
This season offers ultra-textured planters in faux volcanic rock and concrete in shapes both modern and traditional.
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Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
Then head to Mount Tabor Park, built on an extinct volcanic cinder cone, for skyline views and walking trails.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Head to Mount Tabor Park, a local favorite built on an extinct volcanic cinder cone, offering skyline views and walking trails.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
Then head to Mount Tabor Park, a local favorite built on an extinct volcanic cinder cone.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026
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Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
Then head to Mount Tabor Park, built on an extinct volcanic cinder cone, for skyline views and walking trails.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Head to Mount Tabor Park, a local favorite built on an extinct volcanic cinder cone, offering skyline views and walking trails.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
Then head to Mount Tabor Park, a local favorite built on an extinct volcanic cinder cone.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for volcanic
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One of the only figures in Fuqua’s filmography who resembles Alonzo is Suge Knight, the real-life hip-hop executive known for his bullying—and sometimes violent—approach to business and life.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The violent attack marked a tragic and final chapter in Griffin’s downward spiral following his mother’s death in 2021.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Smoothing turbulent waters and reminding both sides about their common bonds were what those trips were all about.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
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News of the lawsuit comes at a turbulent time for the Department of Human Services.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Focus Features has set a Sept 11 release for the Paul Greengrass directed, Andrew Garfield starring The Uprising, which follows the untold true story of a ferocious rebellion against the tyranny of King Richard II.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2026
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The ferocious rally this month can also be explained in part by technical factors.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2026
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Ganesh’s exit from the show was announced earlier this month, sparking a fierce wave of pushback from fans of the HBO show.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Apr. 2026
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That sum would amount to more than 10 times what President Obama released to Iran under a 2015 nuclear deal, called the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, that was the subject of fierce Republican criticism in the decade since.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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The Fury Road headliner is furious with the actor, whose Oscar dreams were famously dashed last month.—
Séraphine Roger,
Vanity Fair,
19 Apr. 2026
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The judge was furious, setting Baldwin free.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2026
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Part of this output will go to power the explosive growth of artificial intelligence, particularly the data centers popping up around the country.—
Dave Trecker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
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Starmer will face restive lawmakers in Parliament on Monday to fight for his job after the explosive revelation that Mandelson was appointed ambassador to the United States despite failing security checks.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Volcanic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volcanic. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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