explosion
noun
ex·plo·sion
ik-ˈsplō-zhən 
1
: the act or an instance of exploding
injured in a laboratory explosion
2
: a large-scale, rapid, or spectacular expansion or bursting out or forth
the explosion of suburbia
an explosion of red hair
3
: the release of occluded breath that occurs in one kind of articulation of stop consonants
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The filmmakers staged the car's explosion.
The island was rocked by a series of volcanic explosions.
The region has experienced a population explosion.
His comments prompted an explosion of laughter from the crowd.
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Brazil’s Supreme Court was evacuated after two nearby explosions, stirring security concerns before the country hosts the G20 summit.
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Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
But the new explosion of AI is just the latest development in a long line of technological evolution.
—Greg Brunk, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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—Sonaiya Kelley, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
But the new explosion of AI is just the latest development in a long line of technological evolution.
—Greg Brunk, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
May 3, 2024 A cross between the sensory explosion of Meow Wolf and the labyrinthine nature of an IKEA store, the experience features installations from 21 artists with avant-garde interpretations of inflatable and balloon art.
—Sonaiya Kelley, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
Menu Highlights: Tacos Pollo al Carbon: Grilled to smoky perfection, these chicken tacos delivered a flavor explosion, each bite a celebration of authenticity.
—Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Explosion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/explosion. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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explosion
noun
ex·plo·sion
ik-ˈsplō-zhən
1
: the act or an instance of exploding
2
: a violent outburst of feeling
Medical Definition
explosion
noun
ex·plo·sion
ik-ˈsplō-zhən
: the act or an instance of exploding
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