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
Preliminary findings suggest the explosion was caused by an oxygen/fuel leak in a cavity above the engine firewall, resulting in a fire that overwhelmed the venting system, Musk said.
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
The recent explosion of green technology means Bhutan no longer has to sacrifice its karmic principles to get ahead.
—By Charlie Campbell/gelephu, Bhutan, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025
This isn’t a new phenomenon - as far back as 2013, a fake report of explosions at the White House caused the S&P 500 to lose $130 billion in market capitalization within minutes.
—Hec Paris Insights, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Although initially estimated in 1959 to generate a blast equivalent to six megatons of TNT, the device yielded a 15 megaton explosion—allegedly the most powerful nuclear weapon ever detonated by the US.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 9 Jan. 2025
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
The recent explosion of green technology means Bhutan no longer has to sacrifice its karmic principles to get ahead.
—By Charlie Campbell/gelephu, Bhutan, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025
This isn’t a new phenomenon - as far back as 2013, a fake report of explosions at the White House caused the S&P 500 to lose $130 billion in market capitalization within minutes.
—Hec Paris Insights, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Although initially estimated in 1959 to generate a blast equivalent to six megatons of TNT, the device yielded a 15 megaton explosion—allegedly the most powerful nuclear weapon ever detonated by the US.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for explosion
Noun
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Most associate Vesuvius with the 79 CE eruption that encased Pompeii in ash, preserving it for eternity.—
Francesca Aton,
ARTnews.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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Rubin sheds light on dark energy Type Ia supernovas have been intrinsic to the concept of dark energy since 1998 when two separate teams of researchers used these white dwarf eruptions to determine that the universe was expanding at an accelerating rate.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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But over eight half-hour episodes (including a finale that’s twice that length), those momentary bursts of magic feel all too fleeting.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2025
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That was no problem for Netflix as Back in Action wasn't just filmed at Pinewood but action sequences were also shot on London's river Thames and at its barrier which prevents the city from flooding and bursts open in the film.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes,
25 Jan. 2025
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Now, its cast and crew are being called back in to re-shoot scenes that shape a significant portion of the third act.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
24 Jan. 2025
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Investigators said detectives compared the video footage from both scenes, as well as information previously gathered on Thompson, to name her one of the suspects in the armed robbery.—
Alexa Ashwell,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Jan. 2025
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Hours later, a Cybertruck exploded in Las Vegas, injuring passersby and incinerating its lone occupant and the man responsible for the detonation, Matthew Livelsberger, who committed suicide by firearm.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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But sources tell us Meta deliberately packaged them all up for detonation over nine days to maximize the pop for Trump.—
Axios,
Axios,
11 Jan. 2025
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Page Six reported that the 58-year-old television chef had an outburst on Thursday, January 16, while shopping at Eataly NYC Downtown.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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Speaking during his post-match interview on court, Medvedev appeared to be in good spirits and didn’t mention his outburst at the end of the third set.—
Ben Church,
CNN,
14 Jan. 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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The huffs and hums, produced by two women standing face-to-face and vocalizing from their throats, is believed to be one of the oldest music forms in the world.—
Lale Arikoglu,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Aug. 2024
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The Eaton and Palisades Fires have been some of the most destructive blazes in California history, and are estimated to have caused at least $20 to $30 billion in damages, possibly higher, per various insurance company estimates.—
Andrew Freedman,
Axios,
20 Jan. 2025
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The Eaton Fire is now the state's fifth deadliest and second-most destructive, the agency reported, while the Palisades blaze is the fourth-most destructive.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA TODAY,
19 Jan. 2025
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What has changed in recent seasons is the Oilers’ reaction to physical teams.—
Allan Mitchell,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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Some of those watching the clip were quick to pick up on Capri's adorable reaction.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Explosion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explosion. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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