as in time bomb
a potentially explosive place or situation
after months of tension the roommates' living situation was a volcano
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Recent Examples of volcano
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) describes Kīlauea as one of the world's most active volcanoes.
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Danielle Wallace, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2025
Oahu is a popular tourist destination that is home to numerous beaches, volcanos, and Peal Harbor, among other attractions.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 May 2025
However, this area is now inhabited by about 400,000 people, and with an uptick in seismic activity, understanding this volcano is now more important than ever.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 29 May 2025
During a trip here, visitors can also see and experience things like majestic waterfalls, volcanoes, calm coves, and rice terraces.
—Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2025
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Danielle Wallace, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2025
Oahu is a popular tourist destination that is home to numerous beaches, volcanos, and Peal Harbor, among other attractions.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 May 2025
However, this area is now inhabited by about 400,000 people, and with an uptick in seismic activity, understanding this volcano is now more important than ever.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 29 May 2025
During a trip here, visitors can also see and experience things like majestic waterfalls, volcanoes, calm coves, and rice terraces.
—Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for volcano
Noun
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What a ticking time bomb today’s Americans are leaving to our children.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 May 2025
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Mahnaz’s son is a Tasmanian devil spinning his ticking time bomb energy into entrepreneurial pursuits (running a gambling ring at school), bullying classmates and yelling at any adult that interferes with his forcefield.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Trump ‘packed the powder keg’ Officials acknowledged people in Connecticut had taken into custody by ICE.—
Katy Golvala,
Hartford Courant,
12 June 2025
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However, internal conflict between the brash younger generation and the old-school leadership threatens to set a match to this powder keg, which will sweep the Westies into the FBI’s ever-deepening investigation into the Italian mafia.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
11 June 2025
Noun
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In short, this is a serious flash point for any organization.—
Usman Javaid,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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One of the flash points among Republican conservatives in the House is expected to surface again in the Senate — the bill’s price tag.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2025
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“Volcano.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volcano. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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