explode

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Measurements show that this distant supernova closely matches the brightness and spectral features of SN 1998bw, a well known supernova linked to a gamma ray burst that exploded much closer to Earth.

From Science Daily

Studies of very bright exploding stars called supernovas showed that rather than slowing down, distant galaxies were actually accelerating away from each other.

From BBC

"All of a sudden, my social media just exploded. I had thousands of messages from men."

From BBC

In 1998, when a deep depression exploded over the fleet in the Bass Strait, six men died, five boats sank and 55 sailors were rescued.

From Barron's

Despite the Grinch’s anti-consumerist zeal, the market for his visage has exploded in recent years.

From Los Angeles Times