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
Being on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge also exposes parts of Iceland to volcanic eruptions.
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Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 25 Apr. 2025
After ruling out all other causes, NASA scientists concluded that Voyager had seen an alien world’s volcanic eruptions.
—Robin George Andrews, Quanta Magazine, 25 Apr. 2025
This time a spokesperson for the Nevada City Rancheria Nisenan Tribe asked to change the name to Middle Mountain, which translates from the original Nisenan name for the volcanic hills, according to the proposal.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Not far away, the rover also found a rock rich in serpentine minerals, which typically form when water interacts with certain volcanic rocks.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 25 Apr. 2025
After ruling out all other causes, NASA scientists concluded that Voyager had seen an alien world’s volcanic eruptions.
—Robin George Andrews, Quanta Magazine, 25 Apr. 2025
This time a spokesperson for the Nevada City Rancheria Nisenan Tribe asked to change the name to Middle Mountain, which translates from the original Nisenan name for the volcanic hills, according to the proposal.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Not far away, the rover also found a rock rich in serpentine minerals, which typically form when water interacts with certain volcanic rocks.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for volcanic
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Children are being exposed to an unprecedented amount of online pornography, much of which is violent and misogynistic.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
2 May 2025
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However, the Salvadoran national was living in the U.S. illegally and is suspected of being a member of the notoriously violent gang MS-13.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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That might be the ultimate takeaway for leaders navigating turbulent times.—
Karl Moore,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Which brings me to another important lesson from turbulent times: market timing (still) does not work.—
Jill Schlesinger,
Mercury News,
28 Apr. 2025
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This ferocious, steep-banked corner possesses a wild 24% gradient, a nod to Spain’s bullfighting heritage.—
Kanzah Maktoum,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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But this team was special, with a watertight defence combined with a ferocious forward line of Ronaldo (his best goalscoring season for United), Rooney and Tevez.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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Melania Trump has courted controversy, garnered attention for her fashion Trump's fashion choices are the subject of fierce controversy and constant attention.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Orlando City and Atlanta United will meet on Saturday in a fierce rivalry MLS matchup, a game soccer fans in the U.S. won't want to miss.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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Trump’s second administration has opened with a furious blitz of conservative policy focused around deportations, deep cuts to federal agencies and tariffs.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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The shipyard has been hiring at a furious pace – 5,300 in 2023, 4,100 in 2024, and another 3,000 projected this year – to meet the Navy’s production schedule.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2025
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Ultimately more than 300 pounds of explosive precursor materials, hazardous chemicals, firearms and remote detonation devices were found in his home, vehicle and office, prosecutors said.—
Alex Stone,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2025
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An explosive start gave way to an injury that sucked the wind out of the Grizzlies’ sails, allowing the Thunder to pull off a historic comeback.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Volcanic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volcanic. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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