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mushroom

[muhsh-room, -room] / ˈmʌʃ rum, -rʊm /


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Try it with a bowl of cream of mushroom or minestrone.

From Salon • Jun. 13, 2026

On May 28, a fiery mushroom cloud enveloped Cape Canaveral as New Glenn’s engine malfunctioned during a pre-flight test, blowing up the rocket, launch pad and other nearby infrastructure.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Footage shows the towering rocket erupt in an inferno, followed by a mushroom cloud of smoke as bystanders gathered to watch the launch gasp "Oh no!" and "Oh my God!"

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

California has seen an uptick in mushroom poisonings, with four people dying and 47 becoming seriously ill since November, according to the release.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

She says, “Oh! Cool! Giant mushroom, you guys. Don’t miss it.”

From "The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle" by Leslie Connor




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