explosions
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.
Pasadena officials are warning that residents may hear helicopters, controlled explosions and simulated weapons fire as the U.S. military conducts a training exercise in the northeast area of the city Wednesday night.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
When AFP visited, explosions rang repeatedly through the burning hot air, as blasts split stone for mining.
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
Iranian media reported that explosions were heard to the east of the city.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
These enormous explosions release clouds of charged particles and magnetic energy into space.
From Science Daily • May 23, 2026
Two explosions of orange lit up the mist like firecrackers.
From "The Reader" by Traci Chee
![]()