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explode

[ik-splohd] / ɪkˈsploʊd /




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Inside a room filled with objects that would make every Apple nerd’s brain explode, the guts of the very first iPhone were splayed out in front of Tim Cook.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Fossil-fuel companies saw their share prices explode, while stock and bond markets fizzled.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The manufacturer, Lockheed Martin, describes the PrSM as an "optimized warhead" which contains pre-formed fragments that explode outwards.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

If the United States wins the WBC championship Tuesday, when no outcome besides victory would have been satisfactory, the team will explode in celebration.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

It felt like my head was about to explode.

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence




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