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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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
The Red Cross was called in to help people who had been displaced, per the outlet, and animal control officials were working to find pets who were lost in the aftermath of the explosion.
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Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Two victims were inside the property during the explosion, with one in critical condition and the other in serious yet stable condition, Austin Fire Department Division Chief Wayne Parrish confirmed at a news conference.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 13 Apr. 2025
Christmas now begins the day after Halloween (poor Thanksgiving), and the commencement of pastels, bunnies, and Easter eggs seemed to arrive, if not in tandem, then shortly after the explosion of Valentine’s treats hit store shelves.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
Area residents might remember similar sights of helicopters in 2023, when the sounds of gunfire and explosions from military training startled some in the Kansas City metro.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2025
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Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Two victims were inside the property during the explosion, with one in critical condition and the other in serious yet stable condition, Austin Fire Department Division Chief Wayne Parrish confirmed at a news conference.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 13 Apr. 2025
Christmas now begins the day after Halloween (poor Thanksgiving), and the commencement of pastels, bunnies, and Easter eggs seemed to arrive, if not in tandem, then shortly after the explosion of Valentine’s treats hit store shelves.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
Area residents might remember similar sights of helicopters in 2023, when the sounds of gunfire and explosions from military training startled some in the Kansas City metro.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for explosion
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Volcanic eruptions in the Massif Central gave birth to the granite rocks of the northern Rhône, while layers upon layers of calcareous marine deposits in the south gave rise to prominent sandstone formations.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
18 Apr. 2025
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In 2021, La Palma was stuck by a volcanic eruption that displaced thousands of people and reshaped parts of the island.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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The Hubble Space Telescope's recent deep-dive into Andromeda has been able to track the disorder in M31 that the merger left in its wake: streams of stars cannibalized from the galaxy eaten by M31 and producing a burst of star formation.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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All the nervous energy that had built up at American Airlines Center was released in a burst of delirious joy.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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Detectives with the department, along with the Connecticut State Police Eastern District Major Crime Squad, spent much of the afternoon and evening hours at the scene — which is about ¼ mile away from the Colonel Ledyard Cemetery on Mitchell Street where police found human remains on March 19.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
18 Apr. 2025
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And while some have dubbed the rescue a real-life Baywatch moment, there are other ways the Traitors season 3 star knows how to make a scene.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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The detonation of a powerful nuclear bomb in orbit could not only destroy thousands of satellites, but also swiftly cause the deaths of any nearby astronauts, Samson tells me in the interview.—
Kevin Holden Platt,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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This detonation will spew material at the other white dwarf, triggering the same devastating sequence.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 Apr. 2025
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In some cases, the person may exhibit sudden emotional outbursts or changes in temperament.—
Brigid Dwyer,
Verywell Health,
15 Apr. 2025
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The seven-goal outburst on Saturday vs. Washington gives the Jackets 254 goals.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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The chute opens, and rambunctious No. 2 bursts out with an impatient huff.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Mar. 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 Harrisburg Bureau of Fire was called to the residence and put out the blaze at the Susquehanna Riverfront mansion.—
Marc Levy,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Married Volunteer Firefighters Lose Home and 2 of Their Dogs in Dryer Fire North Shore Animal League America also announced this week that over 50 veterinarians had come together to care for the dozens of surviving cats rescued from the blaze.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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China is also heavily focused on the domestic reaction to the tariffs, with social media users this week widely reposting an April 7 editorial in the official People’s Daily warning against panic.—
Beijing and Washington Bureaus,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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When the referee signalled the end of the match, the reaction of one player stood out above the rest.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Explosion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explosion. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
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