as in loud
marked by a high volume of sound
carried a blasting radio wherever he went
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as in firing
a directed propelling of a missile by a firearm or artillery piece
the next blasting by the artillery scored a direct hit
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as in shattering
to cause to break open or into pieces by or as if by an explosive
the highway engineers will have to blast that hill in order to put a road through here
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as in shooting
to cause (a projectile) to be driven forward with force
artillery that could blast cannonballs from hundreds of yards
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as in discharging
to cause a weapon to release a missile with great force
the recruits were all blasting away at the target range
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as in attacking
to criticize harshly and usually publicly
blasted the new governor for every little misstep
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as in rushing
to proceed or move quickly
rowdy teenagers blasting down the road in a sports car
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Recent Examples of blasting
Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
McLeod grew up listening to the quarry’s warning sirens, learning to take cover indoors before the blasting began.
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
In the engine room, Hoff spoke of how some keepers went mad because of the foghorn blasting every few seconds.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Another was renting a vintage car and driving through Italy with a girlfriend with classical music blasting.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
Saros looks like a promising follow-up to Returnal, incorporating all the frenetic action and satisfying alien-blasting of the previous game, while also bringing in its own time-loop mechanic to justify the live-die-repeat gameplay style that Housemarque is fast becoming known for.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Regardless of what's stowed away on the company's Falcon 9, the two-stage rocket should look just as slick blasting off from the ground.
—Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 26 Dec. 2025
To meet its ambitious 2026 deadline, Aalo is utilizing vertical drilling techniques for site excavation rather than traditional blasting.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 21 Dec. 2025
But leave the crunches and ‘belly fat blasting’ exercises alone.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 3 Dec. 2025
Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
The shooters continued blasting away as the workers scrambled for cover, sources said.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 14 May 2026
The fire sent smoke blasting into the air, as seen in a Chicago Fire Department photo.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Tesla’s Full-Self Driving mode struggles to navigate in fog and even direct sunlight, and its own Robotaxi service drew alarm after footage showed one of its cabs blasting down partially flooded Austin streets at high speeds.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 13 May 2026
After blasting his drive down the middle, his approach shot hit the bulls-eye in the 18th green.
—Jordan Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
The sophomore third baseman answered the call, blasting a double to the fence in left-center field to clear the bases.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2026
Instead, it gets launched outward as two narrow jets blasting in opposite directions.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
There could be no mistaking what band was blasting out of all those boomboxes and car radios.
—Andy Cush, Pitchfork, 9 May 2026
Noun
The sweet spot for blasting is in the center of each round target.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
McLeod grew up listening to the quarry’s warning sirens, learning to take cover indoors before the blasting began.
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
In the engine room, Hoff spoke of how some keepers went mad because of the foghorn blasting every few seconds.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Another was renting a vintage car and driving through Italy with a girlfriend with classical music blasting.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
Saros looks like a promising follow-up to Returnal, incorporating all the frenetic action and satisfying alien-blasting of the previous game, while also bringing in its own time-loop mechanic to justify the live-die-repeat gameplay style that Housemarque is fast becoming known for.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Regardless of what's stowed away on the company's Falcon 9, the two-stage rocket should look just as slick blasting off from the ground.
—Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 26 Dec. 2025
To meet its ambitious 2026 deadline, Aalo is utilizing vertical drilling techniques for site excavation rather than traditional blasting.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 21 Dec. 2025
But leave the crunches and ‘belly fat blasting’ exercises alone.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 3 Dec. 2025
Verb
However, newer hypotheses suggest, as noted in the 2025 review, that the reflex may also serve to redistribute mucus across the nasal cavity; it’s believed that this enhances the trapping and dilution of harmful particles, rather than just blasting them outward.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
The shooters continued blasting away as the workers scrambled for cover, sources said.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 14 May 2026
The fire sent smoke blasting into the air, as seen in a Chicago Fire Department photo.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Tesla’s Full-Self Driving mode struggles to navigate in fog and even direct sunlight, and its own Robotaxi service drew alarm after footage showed one of its cabs blasting down partially flooded Austin streets at high speeds.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 13 May 2026
After blasting his drive down the middle, his approach shot hit the bulls-eye in the 18th green.
—Jordan Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
The sophomore third baseman answered the call, blasting a double to the fence in left-center field to clear the bases.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2026
Instead, it gets launched outward as two narrow jets blasting in opposite directions.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
There could be no mistaking what band was blasting out of all those boomboxes and car radios.
—Andy Cush, Pitchfork, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blasting
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Consider, too, the iconic venue of Arrowhead, boasting the Guinness World Record for world’s loudest stadium.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 May 2026
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And the consequences of speaking up are rarely loud enough to point to.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Cohutta Police Department vehicles CBS News Atlanta Town attorney Bryan Rayburn later told the council the firings did not follow the town charter, which requires 30 days' notice before employees can be suspended or removed.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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According to the team, the firing shook the control hut as a long stream of flame burst from the copper engine.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
18 May 2026
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The administration’s norm-shattering masks a more fundamental misunderstanding of how administrative power can bring about lasting change.—
Joshua M. Sharfstein,
STAT,
16 May 2026
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At that price point, the home will likely become the most expensive home sold in Miami-Dade, shattering the record set by Zuckerberg earlier this year.—
Catherine Odom,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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Police are investigating an east Fort Worth shooting that injured a man Sunday night.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 May 2026
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But while he wasn’t fired for shooting a Black man who died, he is fired from the LAPD for beating up a white man who lived.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Both sides accuse the other of intentionally attacking civilian targets.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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So when attacking midfielder Nick Moon carried the ball down the left wing in the eighth minute, AC Boise bodies began rushing into the box.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
14 May 2026
Verb
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And then there were the reports that Prince William wasn’t pleased that Harry appeared to be rushing into marrying the American former TV actor and that either Meghan or Kate Middleton were left in tears over a particularly contentious fitting for bridesmaids’ dresses.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
20 May 2026
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In the past, the company has benefited from an uncertain economic outlook, as consumers are more likely to fix up their current vehicles rather than rushing off to buy new ones — especially as financing costs rise.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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That doesn’t mean the Avs can’t enjoy themselves, feel pride in an accomplishment or revel in the deafening roar when MacKinnon fired the perfect shot at the perfect time.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
14 May 2026
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Records say the sound created a deafening roar across Copenhagen.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Suarez was caught on surveillance camera smashing into the Volkswagen Jetta on Amsterdam Ave.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
16 May 2026
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Dwight reached out and squeezed my upper arm, pulling me into a bear hug, smashing my face against the rough canvas of his jacket, his gloved hand on my ass pulling me closer.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 May 2026
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“Blasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blasting. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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