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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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DFKs’ explosions or meltdowns occur during emotional turbulence.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

Meanwhile, local media reported explosions were heard in Tehran.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

In many instances, there was little for families to recover after the explosions and fire that followed.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 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

Could this have anything to do with the explosions on Mars?

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow