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dynamite

[dahy-nuh-mahyt] / ˈdaɪ nəˌmaɪt /
NOUN
explosive
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Denford’s steadily growing “nobody cares” audience regularly tosses sticks of dynamite into that vortex in the name of protecting our sanity.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

We’ve all marveled at Shohei Ohtani’s Superman quick change, how he’ll go from dynamite pitcher to fearsome hitter in a few bats of an eye.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

A man who left a fake stick of dynamite outside the headquarters of MI5 has been found guilty of carrying out a bomb hoax.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

There could be a stick of dynamite in her estate plan.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 3, 2025

Desks and chairs were falling apart as if being demolished by mysterious unheard dynamite explosions.

From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier