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
Schrodinger basin, a large impact crater near the moon’s south pole, shows evidence of geologically recent volcanic activity.
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Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
The list spans Sardinia’s beach life, the Azores’ volcanic landscapes, Rabat’s rich heritage, and outdoor adventure in South Africa’s Western Cape, underscoring a mix of iconic and under-the-radar experiences.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
The island is often referred to as one of the prettiest in the entire Caribbean, thanks in no small part to the presence of the iconic Pitons, two emerald-green volcanic peaks that seem to rise directly from the sea.
—Annie Daly, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2026
Using satellite images like this one, scientists can understand how volcanic islands evolve in extreme climates.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 24 Dec. 2025
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Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
The list spans Sardinia’s beach life, the Azores’ volcanic landscapes, Rabat’s rich heritage, and outdoor adventure in South Africa’s Western Cape, underscoring a mix of iconic and under-the-radar experiences.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
The island is often referred to as one of the prettiest in the entire Caribbean, thanks in no small part to the presence of the iconic Pitons, two emerald-green volcanic peaks that seem to rise directly from the sea.
—Annie Daly, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2026
Using satellite images like this one, scientists can understand how volcanic islands evolve in extreme climates.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 24 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for volcanic
Adjective
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Safavi said the blackout coincided with violent confrontations in several regions.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Parallel societies in certain urban areas and rising violent crime statistics linked to some migrant cohorts in countries such as Sweden and Germany led to the dramatic rise of populist and patriotic parties across the continent, from France to Italy to the Netherlands.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Use extra caution near the surf zone as these large waves will be capable of sweeping people into the frigid and turbulent ocean water.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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The story of the Platonic representation hypothesis paper began in early 2023, a turbulent time for AI researchers.—
Ben Brubaker,
Quanta Magazine,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Protecting Rodgers against the Texans’ ferocious pass rush represents a tall task, though.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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Aside from being a general nuisance with their ferocious snores, pungent odors and growls, bears can do serious damage to a home.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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Some nearby residents, including Sue Weston — the owner of Weston Gardens in Bloom, a historic garden located on Anglin Drive — have expressed fierce opposition to the data center.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Jan. 2026
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Last year, the governor tried to increase the number of in-office days to four only to face fierce resistance from his employees and their labor representatives.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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Anaheim had a furious rally in the third, outshooting Washington 17-5.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2026
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For at that very moment, the barn door swung open, and snow swept up in a furious fashion.—
Lauren Ashley Bishop,
Variety,
4 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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While chatting with Fallon, Sink shared a few thoughts on the explosive finale of Stranger Things—some of which proved to be a little controversial.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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McNeil-Warren is an explosive, rangy defender with sound tackling technique, and a violent finisher.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Volcanic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volcanic. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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