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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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Other tests have ended in explosions, including one last June that shook homes miles away.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

But previous tests have ended in spectacular explosions, including twice over the Caribbean and once after reaching space.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

“It’s a neurochemical con job. It’s just synaptic, electronic explosions in your brain. It’s just a meat computer,” he says, bursting into his infectious, double bass laugh.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Researchers are especially interested in the powerful "kicks" neutron stars receive during supernova explosions.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

He tapped his hearing aid like the explosions were giving him interference, but he kept his eyes on his magazine.

From "The Sea of Monsters" by Rick Riordan