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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
Many others show clear signs of precautions against the danger involved in missile production – buildings are surrounded by tall dirt and concrete berms, a safety measure against the risk of explosions.
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Tamara Qiblawi, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
The city has seen an explosion of new, authentic Indian restaurants in recent months.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
Kentucky Petroleum Recycling, a second company whose properties were damaged in the explosion, declined to comment.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
Axel is Amos' brother and the one responsible for the explosion and Joe's murder.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for explosion
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But scientists still can’t fully predict how big an eruption will be, which can affect planning to help deal with the potential consequences on Earth.—
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While tantrums seem to come out of nowhere, striking with speed and intensity at the most inopportune times, scientists have been zeroing in on the buildup that can be underway for some time before an eruption.—
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The only constant is Mount Etna, looming off to one side, at times sputtering out smoke, ash, and short bursts of lava.—
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And yet, two-thirds into the song’s six-minute lurch, a beaming synth line appears like a biblical burst of light, a plea for sanctuary from perpetual chaos.—
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Photos and video from the scene showed a Honda Pilot with a bullet hole in the windshield.—
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Investigators identified the driver who left the scene as Shaina Renee Dallachiesa, 37, of Marion, Virginia.—
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However, there’s a palpable atmosphere of tension amidst what’s happening with these detonations.—
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Silva saw two fires on the runway that were quickly put out, and reported hearing similar detonations and planes flying low over Caracas for at least an hour.—
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As 6-7 went viral, teachers complained that random outbursts by their students were interrupting their lessons.—
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Kerr, who was ejected in the loss to the Clippers, was not worried about how the league or his players would react to his outburst.—
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As much as Payton bristles about media storylines and huffs about tempo questions, the Broncos went 25 minutes without a first down against Las Vegas.—
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After 36 minutes of cagey huff-and-puff, Arsenal’s clean-sheet record was spoiled again in game nine of their run, though, as in 1903, their undefeatedness in that stretch was to remain intact.—
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Many homes and businesses in the area temporarily lost power after the blaze, including Inga's Alpine Tavern.—
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The proclamation also mentions the Tubbs, Camp and North Complex blazes of recent years.—
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For Gay, the political landscape at home has elicited some spontaneous reactions from strangers abroad.—
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Strong word of mouth and critical reactions helped drive business.—
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“Explosion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explosion. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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