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as in eruption
the act or an instance of exploding
the explosion of the first atomic bomb at Hiroshima
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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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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
Higginbotham details how the families reacted after the explosion, how whistleblowers and leakers made sure the truth was revealed, and how a 230-page report on the disaster came together.
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Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
The same goes for an explosion at a weapons factory in Wales in April, and a spate of arson attacks across Europe.
—The Week Uk, theweek, 8 Dec. 2024
Soon after the explosion, a line of ambulances could be seen waiting nearby in anticipation of more victims.
—Molly Quell, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Due to the second bomb being located ahead of the explosion, however, the area was cleared ahead of time.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
The same goes for an explosion at a weapons factory in Wales in April, and a spate of arson attacks across Europe.
—The Week Uk, theweek, 8 Dec. 2024
Soon after the explosion, a line of ambulances could be seen waiting nearby in anticipation of more victims.
—Molly Quell, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Due to the second bomb being located ahead of the explosion, however, the area was cleared ahead of time.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for explosion
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The seasons of the Sun 🌿☀️🍂❄️ Just as Earth has seasons, our Sun moves from times of frequent eruptions to stretches of relative quiescence.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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These displays are the result of eruptions of electromagnetic radiation, or solar flares, and bubbles of plasma that often burst along with those flares, or coronal mass ejections.Ty Roush, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The most mentally strong people lean on these five mantras, which can provide little bursts of resilience and create sparks of happiness. 1.Scott Mautz, Contributor, CNBC, 15 Dec. 2024
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Solar flares are intense bursts of electromagnetic radiation from sunspots on the sun.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Back at the laboratory, the company’s fixers are examining the gory scene left by Alice 2.0.Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Williams noted that the scene was included only after securing Appleton’s approval, reflecting on the industry pressures of the time.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
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The most tenuous part of a possible World War III is the potential that the conflict escalates to a nuclear detonation.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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As well as constant explosive detonations between the blades.New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Dec. 2024
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That rage has led to plenty of emotional outbursts.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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Anxious behavior and outburst are common with various kinds of dementia.Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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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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Meanwhile, investigators have not yet identified the direct cause of the massive fire at Notre Dame in April 2019, though many believe the blaze was ignited by accident.Alexandra Banner, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
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The cause of the blaze remains under investigation.John Annese, New York Daily News, 8 Dec. 2024
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The conversation also extended to Reddit, where users on the r/centrist subreddit debated the public's reaction to the killing.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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November was the sixth straight month with an unemployment rate of over 4%, and the overall jobs data drew a modestly positive market reaction.Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Explosion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explosion. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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