groundburst

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for groundburst
Noun
  • The construction boom that accompanied China's rapid economic rise sparked a wave of large-scale residential and commercial projects across the country.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Yet the first few weeks of Trump’s second term have been a far cry from the pro-business boom investors expected when he was reelected in November.
    John Towfighi, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Set in '90s Los Angeles, Borderline stars Ray Nicholson as Duerson, an obsessive fan of Weaving’s pop star Sofia who breaks into her mansion to stage their wedding.
    Jen Juneau, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
  • The pop star has openly embraced a much more mature image since becoming an adult.
    Ashley Hume, Fox News, 22 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • However, the most likely outcome would be a high-altitude airburst.
    Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
  • The asteroid is estimated to be traveling at about 17 km (10.5 miles) per second, which would create a large airburst and shock wave in the atmosphere.
    Michael Irving, New Atlas, 19 Feb. 2025
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“Groundburst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groundburst. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.

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