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as in detonates
to break open or into pieces usually because of internal pressure
the building was wrecked when a powerful bomb exploded
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as in shatters
to cause to break open or into pieces by or as if by an explosive
the bomb was so powerful that it exploded windows in several neighboring buildings
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as in erupts
to develop suddenly and violently
the mayor's latest unpopular decision caused long-suppressed resentment to explode into open anger
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Recent Examples of explodes
Other forgettable sounds became hysterical, like a chicken clucking after Kevin Hart’s character explodes in Jumanji.
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Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 21 Oct. 2024
The Chinese scientists thought of a scenario in which a nuclear weapon explodes in the stratosphere- miles above the ground.
—Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2024
But even a small asteroid that explodes low enough in earth's atmosphere cause serious damage on a local level.
—Bruce Dorminey, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Color explodes in the spring, showcasing roses, azaleas, rhododendron, mountain laurel, plus flowering fruits, while fall ushers in varying hues of the changing season as well as the garden harvest.
—Judy Garrison, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2024
The 31-year-old sherry bomb explodes in torrents of coconut and pineapple fruit before an unctuous, lingering finish of tobacco smoke.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
During his routine flight, the Earth explodes, but Andriy manages to survive.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2024
During the trial, a car bomb explodes outside the courthouse, allowing Arthur to escape with the help of his followers.
—Sophie Hanson, StyleCaster, 7 Oct. 2024
This frame, the set’s growth is thanks largely to an improvement in its sales sum, which explodes.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 21 Oct. 2024
The Chinese scientists thought of a scenario in which a nuclear weapon explodes in the stratosphere- miles above the ground.
—Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2024
But even a small asteroid that explodes low enough in earth's atmosphere cause serious damage on a local level.
—Bruce Dorminey, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Color explodes in the spring, showcasing roses, azaleas, rhododendron, mountain laurel, plus flowering fruits, while fall ushers in varying hues of the changing season as well as the garden harvest.
—Judy Garrison, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2024
The 31-year-old sherry bomb explodes in torrents of coconut and pineapple fruit before an unctuous, lingering finish of tobacco smoke.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
During his routine flight, the Earth explodes, but Andriy manages to survive.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2024
During the trial, a car bomb explodes outside the courthouse, allowing Arthur to escape with the help of his followers.
—Sophie Hanson, StyleCaster, 7 Oct. 2024
This frame, the set’s growth is thanks largely to an improvement in its sales sum, which explodes.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for explodes
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Both Walz and Vance complied, thereby precluding a brawl that erupts when one boxer fights by Marquess of Queensbury Rules and the other one doesn’t – or if neither does.Eli Amdur, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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My review bike arrived in what appeared to be a glossy black finish (above), but once in sunlight, the paint erupts with a rainbow of metal flake glitter (below).William Roberson, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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The top portion pops up to reveal a tilting head-and-neck design that’s elegant and modern.Rudie Obias, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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In an exclusive clip from Sunday's new episode, Bob actually pops up further from Evergreen Terrace than ever before.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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Had Coppola focused on the dilemma of a white idealist challenged and intimidated by a black political power player, setting off political subterfuge that nearly destroys the dynasty Cesar was born to, Megalopolis might have ignited pop recognition and excitement.Armond White, National Review, 4 Oct. 2024
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Short term, self-doubt destroys focus and productivity, stifles creativity, holds you back from setting audacious goals, and feels downright terrible.Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Explodes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explodes. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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