exploding

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The city’s homeless people, a population that is shrinking but that Pratt insists is exploding.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

In 2023, presenter Jeremy Clarkson recalled some batches of his Hawkstone cider bottles, warning that there was a "slim chance" they may erupt after reports of the glass bottles suddenly exploding.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Prior to Kalshi and Polymarket’s exploding popularity, futures trading was a niche financial tool used in universities for experiments and specific industry actors.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

The battle to keep a highly toxic chemical from exploding took a step backward Saturday.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Beyond the fragile security of the familiar walls of Marina’s home, her Motherland was exploding.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein