explosions

NOUN

eruption, discharge

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blast burst detonation firing outbreak outburst

STRONG

access backfire bang blowout blowup clap combustion concussion crack fit flare-up fulmination gust ignition paroxysm percussion pop report roar salvo

Antonyms

WEAK

implosion

Example Sentences

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Scientists believe they are created by some of the universe's most violent events, including supernova explosions, jets from black holes, and pulsars.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

DFKs’ explosions or meltdowns occur during emotional turbulence.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

Between explosions of action, it’s willfully slow, which I suppose life on a desert island might be.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

The series was consistently dumb but well-made, and this looks like a decent way to spend two hours if you like car chases, shootouts and explosions.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

There had been reports of strange, unexplained explosions.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow