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
Tsunamis are a series of giant waves caused by undersea earthquakes at tectonic plate boundaries, or volcanic eruptions.
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George Petras, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Year after year, these layers trap air bubbles as well as other materials such as volcanic ash or microscopic phytoplankton.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Led Zeppelin, so volcanic on record, came off as disappointingly scraggly on The Song Remains the Same.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2025
Atmospheric chemistry and interior-volcanic constraints suggest Venus may have been dry from the start, never cool enough for oceans to condense.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
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George Petras, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Year after year, these layers trap air bubbles as well as other materials such as volcanic ash or microscopic phytoplankton.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Led Zeppelin, so volcanic on record, came off as disappointingly scraggly on The Song Remains the Same.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2025
Atmospheric chemistry and interior-volcanic constraints suggest Venus may have been dry from the start, never cool enough for oceans to condense.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for volcanic
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That act lowered the age at which children who are accused of certain violent crimes can be tried as adults from 16 to 14.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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Just this morning, DHS took violent offenders off the streets with arrests for assault, DUI, and felony stalking.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Giant chronicles a turbulent time in the life of famed children’s author Dahl when he was accused of anti-Semitism in the early 1980s.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
16 Sep. 2025
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As the biomaterials space navigates a more turbulent landscape marked by tightening budgets, regulatory uncertainty, and investor caution, Biofabricate is adapting its approach.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
16 Sep. 2025
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On Monday afternoon, a few hours before the first ferocious attacks of Israel’s ground offensive in Gaza City made buildings tremble as far away as Tel Aviv, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was in Jerusalem for an economics conference.—
Ruth Margalit,
New Yorker,
18 Sep. 2025
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The array of ferocious brushstrokes, scratches, and painterly drips amplify the complex dialogue, inviting the viewer’s interpretation.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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In the face of fierce opposition, Lyles supported bringing the Republican National Convention to Charlotte in 2020 — standing on her commitment to represent the entire city as mayor.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Sep. 2025
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In Paradise Bay, competition is fierce to attract high-end clientele and the standout offering at Maxx Royal is its two-story, 5,750-square-meter spa.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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Never one to shy away from making a scene at the annual Düsseldorf Caravan Salon, Bürstner came on mission this year, unleashing a furious innovation offensive that included novelties like a moving bathroom and a small semi-integrated motorhome dressed up like a camper van.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Sep. 2025
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As if Destiny 2 needed any more disasters right now, a new one has surfaced that has players furious.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The demonstration, which resulted in over 20 injured police officers, revealed the explosive resentment building within Britain’s surging right wing.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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While this smoldering cosmic ember state represents the end for single stars going out with a whimper rather than a bang, white dwarfs that have a stellar companion can get a second lease on life and a more conclusive and explosive end.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Volcanic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volcanic. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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