blowups

noun

Definition of blowupsnext
plural of blowup
1
as in scenes
an outburst or display of excited anger the boss had another blowup when someone fouled up the copy machine

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2
as in eruptions
the act or an instance of exploding the last blowup of the volcano flattened trees for miles around

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blowups
  1. scenes
  2. eruptions
  3. explosions
  4. outbursts
  5. reactions
Noun
  • Along with her public engagements, Kaling has been busy behind the scenes.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The downside currently is that the scenes aren’t likely to line up in a suitable alignment.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of scenes
Noun
  • Under chemical analysis, scientists were able to reconstruct past environmental changes like ocean temperature shifts and the eruptions of underwater seamounts, which left their marks on the ancient sponge.
    Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
  • And in Iceland, eruptions that spewed vibrant lava captivated audiences around the world.
    Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of eruptions
Noun
  • Then early Tuesday morning, a series of explosions turned the base’s last functional helicopters — a pair of Soviet-era Mi-8s — into blazing husks.
    Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The unverified two-minute seven second compilation, released on Saturday, showed a number of Ukrainian sea drones making their way toward gas facilities in the Black Sea, followed by large explosions which left at least one platform on fire.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of explosions
Noun
  • That rage has led to plenty of emotional outbursts.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Discovered in 1927, this comet is notable for its continuous outbursts and orbits that remain distant from Earth, with no close approaches expected.
    Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 1 Dec. 2024
Definition of outbursts
Noun
  • Fans who couldn't attend shared their reactions in the comment section.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • In the bottom of his camera shot was a real-time video of her reactions.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of reactions
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“Blowups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blowups. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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