as in violent
marked by bursts of destructive force or intense activity
a man with a volcanic temper that could go off at any moment
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Recent Examples of volcanic
The volcanic ash clouds produced by the Eyjafjallajokull eruption in Iceland caused all flights into and out of the United Kingdom to be grounded.
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Caoimhe O'Neill, The Athletic, 3 Feb. 2025
In particular, the large volcanic hotspot was observed when Juno made its latest Io flyby on Dec 27, 2024, coming to within 46,200 miles (74,400 kilometers) of Io's surface and targeting the moon's southern hemisphere with its infrared instrument.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 31 Jan. 2025
The geothermal area is far from the crowded Golden Circle and offers hikers the chance to experience surreal volcanic landscapes and soak in secluded geothermal pools.
—Becca Blond, AFAR Media, 5 Feb. 2025
Thousands of residents and seasonal workers have left the Cycladic Islands as quakes up to magnitude 5 have been recorded in the volcanic region since Friday.
—Derek Gatopoulos, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
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Caoimhe O'Neill, The Athletic, 3 Feb. 2025
In particular, the large volcanic hotspot was observed when Juno made its latest Io flyby on Dec 27, 2024, coming to within 46,200 miles (74,400 kilometers) of Io's surface and targeting the moon's southern hemisphere with its infrared instrument.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 31 Jan. 2025
The geothermal area is far from the crowded Golden Circle and offers hikers the chance to experience surreal volcanic landscapes and soak in secluded geothermal pools.
—Becca Blond, AFAR Media, 5 Feb. 2025
Thousands of residents and seasonal workers have left the Cycladic Islands as quakes up to magnitude 5 have been recorded in the volcanic region since Friday.
—Derek Gatopoulos, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for volcanic
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While keeping their relationship a secret for professional reasons, an unexpected promotion unravels their fraught romance, fueling a violent competition between the duo.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
21 Feb. 2025
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The court approved desegregation plan was fiercely resisted by the Boston School Committee and the many parents who took to the streets in, sometimes violent, protest.—
Aaron Kupchik,
TIME,
21 Feb. 2025
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The 1999 killing Syed and Lee both attended Woodlawn High School and had dated, broken up, reunited and broken up again in a relationship an appeals court described as turbulent.—
Chloe Atkins,
NBC News,
27 Feb. 2025
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His childhood was turbulent—his parents' frequent fights sometimes turned physical, with his father directing his frustrations at young Gene.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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It was destroyed in the Eaton Fire, which spread at ferocious speeds in high winds, eventually destroying more than 9,000 houses and buildings around Altadena, Calif.—
Lauren Sommer,
NPR,
23 Jan. 2025
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In the days after the fire, Anthony C. Marrone, the Los Angeles County fire chief, hammered the same message over and over: The flames were too ferocious and the winds too intense to stop the infernos of Tuesday night, Jan. 7.—
Jonathan Wolfe,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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The game between the fierce rivals was halted after 52 minutes due to fans throwing flares onto the pitch.—
Adam Crafton,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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After the goalless draw in one of soccer’s fiercest rivalries, the Portuguese manager was yet again outspoken in his press conference.—
Ben Church,
CNN,
25 Feb. 2025
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Cormack was furious, issuing a sharp rebuke, the official said.—
Brett Murphy,
ProPublica,
16 Feb. 2025
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According to the Sheriff’s Office: Following a furious chase through Cascade, the black Toyota Tundra pickup truck headed south on Idaho 55, weaving in and around traffic while deputies kept pace behind.—
Max Silverson,
Idaho Statesman,
14 Feb. 2025
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What makes Miller a potential All-Star is an explosive swing that puts loft on the ball.—
Anthony Stitt,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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In detaining the two individuals, Russia's security agency also seized a homemade explosive device and two fake Ukrainian passports, according to RBC Russia.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Volcanic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volcanic. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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