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
At the center of this volcanic fossil is a vent that is around 25 miles (40 km) wide.
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 9 Jan. 2025
For example, the Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive has stunning views of volcanic formations and informative signs explaining the area’s geological history.
—Carrie Dennis, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024
Canary Islands, Spain These islands offer a warm climate all year round and landscapes ranging from volcanic beaches to laurel forests.
—Wilson Santiago Burgos, USA TODAY, 29 Dec. 2024
The Beagle reached the Galápagos Islands, a volcanic archipelago in the Pacific Ocean, in September 1835.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Dec. 2024
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 9 Jan. 2025
For example, the Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive has stunning views of volcanic formations and informative signs explaining the area’s geological history.
—Carrie Dennis, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024
Canary Islands, Spain These islands offer a warm climate all year round and landscapes ranging from volcanic beaches to laurel forests.
—Wilson Santiago Burgos, USA TODAY, 29 Dec. 2024
The Beagle reached the Galápagos Islands, a volcanic archipelago in the Pacific Ocean, in September 1835.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for volcanic
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Follow more of our reporting on Deadly Dose Crime One Kansas police force’s approach to fighting fentanyl is driving down violent crime November 30, 2023 6:10 AM Government & Politics Missouri lawmakers push new charges for fentanyl dealers.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
16 Jan. 2025
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The prospect of requiring harsher penalties for pot possession than most violent crimes gave some Republicans pause at the wide-ranging hearing, which lasted for more than two hours.—
Ian Max Stevenson,
Idaho Statesman,
16 Jan. 2025
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This data supports the growing trend in investing in collectables and historical artefacts, which are more likely to hold and increase their value in turbulent financial markets than other traditional forms of investment.—
Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Playing well at Torrey Pines could be another building block, after missing the cut during his turbulent 2024.—
Bryce Miller,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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Defensive standouts Bruce Smith and Derrick Thomas were ferocious competitors.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
23 Jan. 2025
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The latter, which begins at Second and Market Streets, circles Union Square and ends at Kearny Street and Columbus Ave., includes floats, ferocious lions, firecrackers and a 288-foot long Golden Dragon.—
Jackie Burrell,
The Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2025
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Just one decade later, he's become one of Meta's fiercest competitors BYMarco Quiroz-Gutierrez January 15, 2025 7 hours ago Personal Finance A woman purchased a vacant Hawaiian lot for about $22,000.—
Chloe Berger,
Fortune,
20 Jan. 2025
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Rubio was a fierce Trump critic during the contest for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination.—
Laura Kelly,
The Hill,
20 Jan. 2025
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He's also issued executive orders at a furious pace on a host of issues.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Jan. 2025
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On Tuesday The Athletic reported how Amorim, 39, delivered a furious critique to his team after losing 3-1 at home to Brighton, with the TV used for tactical analysis caught as collateral.—
Laurie Whitwell,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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As long as the medicals check out, Revel has the physical tools to play any position in the secondary as a long, explosive playmaker.—
Nick Baumgardner,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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These fires aren't just about burn but explosive potential.—
Tim Bajarin,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Volcanic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volcanic. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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