1
as in eruption
the act or an instance of exploding
the explosion of the first atomic bomb at Hiroshima
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2
as in burst
a sudden intense expression of strong feeling
the explosion of patriotic feeling that the country experienced after that momentous event
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3
as in scene
an outburst or display of excited anger
the tennis player's expletive-enriched explosions on the court tested the patience of officials
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Recent Examples of explosion
The current explosion in humanoid robotics is still at a very early stage.
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New Atlas, 19 Mar. 2025
Lucky Charms Rainbow Sprinkles Lucky Charms Rainbow Sprinkles cereal boasts a delicious birthday cake flavor with confetti sprinkle pieces, making every bite a joyful explosion of fun.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
In the southern city of Khan Younis, Associated Press reporters saw explosions and plumes of smoke.
—TIME, 18 Mar. 2025
Crew abandoned the vessel following multiple explosions onboard but all are safe and accounted for.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
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New Atlas, 19 Mar. 2025
Lucky Charms Rainbow Sprinkles Lucky Charms Rainbow Sprinkles cereal boasts a delicious birthday cake flavor with confetti sprinkle pieces, making every bite a joyful explosion of fun.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
In the southern city of Khan Younis, Associated Press reporters saw explosions and plumes of smoke.
—TIME, 18 Mar. 2025
Crew abandoned the vessel following multiple explosions onboard but all are safe and accounted for.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for explosion
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The economic loss from a Mount Fuji eruption is estimated to be up to 2.5 trillion yen ($16.6 billion).—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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Since the volcanic eruption, most farmers here are just trying to get back on their feet.—
Colette Davidson,
Christian Science Monitor,
28 Mar. 2025
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In the video, first published by The Guardian, Redknapp is also seen raising his left arm, prompting a burst of laughter from the audience.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Wear it all day for bursts of inviting florals, energizing citrus and sultry white musks.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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With his latest role, Bill Skarsgård had the task of delivering a terrified and tortured performance with no scene partner.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
23 Mar. 2025
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Before any announcement is made, the ship’s bridge team—often in coordination with the cruise line’s head office—will have worked hard behind the scenes to find an alternative port.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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This series of blows began most notably in September with the large-scale detonations of communications devices used by the Lebanese Hezbollah movement in an act universally attributed to Israel, followed by the killing of the group's longtime leader, Hassan Nasrallah, in an Israeli airstrike.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
12 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement The devices were wired for remote detonation, and a corresponding remote control was discovered inside the attacker’s truck, according to a Louisiana State Police intelligence bulletin obtained by the Associated Press.—
Eric Tucker, Jim Mustian,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Jan. 2025
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The formula seeps deep into pores all over your body to wipe out acne-causing bacteria, stopping active outbursts in their tracks, and keeping future ones at bay.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
20 Mar. 2025
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Powell hit a home run down the left field line in her first at-bat of the season, capping a three-run first-inning outburst by the Warriors in an eventual 9-6 nonconference victory.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Mar. 2025
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The chute opens, and rambunctious No. 2 bursts out with an impatient huff.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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Volunteers were charged around 25 cents per huff, bringing in good profit for those who’d invested in the necessary gas tanks, tubes, and breathing bags.—
Oshan Jarow,
Vox,
7 Dec. 2018
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By Thursday, as the red flag warning was active, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue told the Miami Herald the blaze was burning 24,000 acres of brush — with 30% containment.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2025
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Russian drone attack sparks massive blazes in Odesa The strike came shortly before Czech Republic President Petr Pavel visited Odesa on Friday morning, meeting with the city’s leaders and officials from other southern regions.—
Illia Novikov,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2025
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With vasomotor rhinitis, the body still has a strong reaction and symptoms, but the immune system is not triggered.—
Vanessa Caceres,
Verywell Health,
21 Mar. 2025
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While sharing memories of his experiences across his filmography, Fassbender recalls that his horse had a stimulating reaction to his presence.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Explosion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explosion. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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