Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for explosive. Search instead for explosivem.
Definitions

explosive

[ik-sploh-siv] / ɪkˈsploʊ sɪv /




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.

See Examples For:

Two people have died and 570 were hospitalised in recent months in relation to the outbreak of cyclospora, a microscopic parasite that can cause explosive diarrhoea.

From BBC Sep. 12, 2026

Newly declassified documents show that three years before 9/11, US intelligence officials were discussing the possibility that al-Qaeda "may fly an explosive airplane into a US city".

From BBC Sep. 11, 2026

Cyclosporiasis is characterized by explosive diarrhea, and can also cause stomach cramps, nausea and other symptoms.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 11, 2026

Their explosive payloads did not detonate, and it’s entirely possible they were never meant to.

From Salon Sep. 7, 2026

The first stage depleted its fuel, and the booster coasted for a fraction of a second as it jettisoned stage clamps via explosive bolts.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir

Rescuers had to get through a tunnel blocked entirely by mud and rocks - some bigger than cars - and had to resort to using explosives to clear the way.

From BBC Sep. 4, 2026

“A terrible situation and terrible negligence on the part of those who stored explosives right next to people,” Zelensky wrote on X, adding that an investigation into Friday’s incident was under way.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 29, 2026

The Shahed—a deceptively simple and destructive flying wedge of fiberglass, microchips and explosives costing as little as $20,000—helps show how weapons proliferation has changed, and why tapping global supply chains is now so important.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 26, 2026

Police defused the explosives and believe a second drone may have collided with a cargo aircraft nearby.

From BBC Aug. 25, 2026

He ignored Jesper’s stung expression and doled kruge out to Wylan for explosives and to Nina for whatever she’d need in her tailoring kit.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo




Vocabulary lists containing explosive


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training