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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3
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
Then, a momentary explosion of what appears to be a flash-bang grenade sends smoke floating through the street.
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Alina Selyukh, NPR, 31 May 2025
The South Florida Sun Sentinel spoke with Sensenbrenner on Thursday about what boaters can do to mitigate the potential for explosions that can shatter a recreational vessel within seconds.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 30 May 2025
So when the corporation that created her sends robots to erase her memory, Roz’s animal family fights back, triggering an explosion that threatens their home.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 30 May 2025
Fire investigators determined the fire and explosion were intentionally set.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2025
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Alina Selyukh, NPR, 31 May 2025
The South Florida Sun Sentinel spoke with Sensenbrenner on Thursday about what boaters can do to mitigate the potential for explosions that can shatter a recreational vessel within seconds.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 30 May 2025
So when the corporation that created her sends robots to erase her memory, Roz’s animal family fights back, triggering an explosion that threatens their home.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 30 May 2025
Fire investigators determined the fire and explosion were intentionally set.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for explosion
Noun
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During Mount Etna’s recent eruption, however, the flow was contained within the region’s Lion Valley, per the AP.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
4 June 2025
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More recently, Mount Etna has been active in the past few months, with this eruption being the 14th episode since March 2025 after a 19-day lull.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
4 June 2025
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Then, just before the neutron star is consumed by the black hole, these waves turn into a powerful blast, emitting a burst of radio waves known as a fast radio burst (FRB).—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
5 June 2025
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Several videos shared on TikTok by Khalifa show groups of Palestinians lying flat on the ground and taking cover from ongoing bursts of automatic gunfire.—
Jeremy Diamond,
CNN Money,
4 June 2025
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Miami-Dade Fire Rescue pronounced the driver, who was not identified, dead at the scene.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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Ruck, for one, isn't surprised that fans were able to narrow down when the scene was shot.—
Virginia Chamlee,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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The military was planning an even higher-altitude detonation that summer — more than 800 miles up.—
William J. Broad,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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In one of the videos, investigators wrote, Phillips is seen holding a detonation device as another man counts down from five to one.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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The outburst comes just days after Trump and Musk appeared together for a chummy White House news conference billed as a friendly sendoff for the latter.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
3 June 2025
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Brandon Novy capped the 10-run outburst with an inside-the-park home run.—
Compiled From Wire Reports,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 June 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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By Thursday evening, the blaze has been fully contained by a crew of six firefighters.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2025
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Firefighters were battling to contain the blaze, which was zero percent contained Wednesday morning.—
Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports,
Arkansas Online,
12 June 2025
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Removal can also lead to scarring, skin discoloration (either lightening or darkening) and allergic reactions.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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The ant is getting attention after University of Georgia (UGA) entomologist Dan Suiter issued a warning that its sting can be remarkably painful and sometimes cause a serious allergic reaction called anaphylaxis.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
13 June 2025
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“Explosion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explosion. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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