exploded

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blow up v.
discredit v.

VERB

blow up

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blast break out burst collapse detonate erupt flare up mushroom rupture set off shatter

STRONG

backfire blaze convulse discharge fracture jet shiver split thunder

WEAK

blow to kingdom come flame up kablooey let go

Antonyms

STRONGEST

mend

WEAK

implode prove

VERB

discredit

Synonyms

STRONGEST

shoot down

STRONG

belie confute debunk deflate discard disprove invalidate puncture refute repudiate

WEAK

shoot full of holes

Antonyms

STRONG

approve attest build up endorse prove validate

WEAK

implode

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exploded

Yet things changed after “Take It Slow” exploded overnight.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2026

Perpetual futures, known as perps, exploded in popularity overseas this year but had mostly been limited to crypto in the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 8, 2026

But it was in 2006-07 that his career really exploded.

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026

A trendy crypto-native trading product that has exploded in popularity on offshore venues is expanding its foothold in the U.S.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026

Happy Gatherfeast,” the room shouted back, then exploded with claps as the food carts filled the aisles.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton

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