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as in bang
a loud explosive sound
a sharp blast of the horn startled the other driver
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as in blow
a sudden brief rush of wind
a surprise blast stole the umbrella right out of his hands
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as in event
a social gathering
a wild fraternity blast that lasted a whole weekend
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as in to smash
to cause to break open or into pieces by or as if by an explosive
the highway engineers will have to blast that hill in order to put a road through here
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as in to fire
to cause (a projectile) to be driven forward with force
artillery that could blast cannonballs from hundreds of yards
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as in to attack
to criticize harshly and usually publicly
blasted the new governor for every little misstep
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as in to rush
to proceed or move quickly
rowdy teenagers blasting down the road in a sports car
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Recent Examples of blast
Demetrius Patterson, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025
There is a 10-foot alley between the wall and the first building and then another 50 feet (at least) of patio before the building on which Tatis’ blast landed.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
James Hansen, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
The only temporary catharsis was blasting golf balls into the abyss.
—Jordan Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 11 Apr. 2025
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Noun
And that’s exactly what Hub gets when attempting to arrest two criminals who have escaped bail, but who end up catching the bondsman off-guard, shooting him with a shotgun blast (a bulletproof vest saves his life) and then ultimately slitting his throat with a knife.
—Demetrius Patterson, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025
There is a 10-foot alley between the wall and the first building and then another 50 feet (at least) of patio before the building on which Tatis’ blast landed.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
Despite the one-sided result, de Minaur didn’t blast Dimitrov off the court.
—James Hansen, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
The only temporary catharsis was blasting golf balls into the abyss.
—Jordan Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blast
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Marsai Martin’s chignon and a Josephine Baker-esque side bang meant business, closing out the week with professional elegance.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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Those events will fling material in all directions, triggering the same double bang in the other white dwarf.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
4 Apr. 2025
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The endorsement was a boon to Mr. Cuomo, 67, and a blow to his rivals.—
Nicholas Fandos,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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More price hikes provide a psychological blow that shakes consumer confidence.—
Rohit Arora,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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From Ediacaran Precursors To The Cambrian Explosion The discovery and classification of Dickinsonia have had profound implications for our understanding of the Cambrian explosion.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Christmas now begins the day after Halloween (poor Thanksgiving), and the commencement of pastels, bunnies, and Easter eggs seemed to arrive, if not in tandem, then shortly after the explosion of Valentine’s treats hit store shelves.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2025
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These events devastate local communities not just as the tragedy unfolds but in its aftermath.—
Shoshi Parks,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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Volunteering with professional organizations or at industry events is another powerful way to demonstrate your skills, initiative, and passion for your field.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Kamikaze sank their first ship on Oct. 25, 1944, when a navy Zero pilot smashed into the USS St. Lo in the Philippine Sea while carrying a pair of 550-pound bombs.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Raphinha gets the ball in space and smashes home from the edge of the box.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Remembering Molly Elliott, killed by Louisiana Death Row inmate Their killer is facing execution by firing squad.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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His goal to win Game 2 was pure offensive instinct – an offensive powerhouse sneaking quietly into soft ice before firing the game-winning dagger past Jordan Binnington.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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Korematsu was just 22 years old and working hard to expand his family’s flower nursery outside San Francisco when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941.—
Lauren Stienstra,
Time,
17 Apr. 2025
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Every American should reject the president's and his cronies' illegitimate use of government power to attack his enemies.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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The mayhem unfolded after the teen was walking back into the lobby area when Sampson rushed over to the girl and grabbed her arm, the affidavit reads.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Trump administration's massive tariffs on China have Apple flying planes full of iPhones to the U.S. and consumers rushing to buy them before the prices potentially skyrocket.—
Angrej Singh,
Axios,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Blast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blast. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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