explode

Example Sentences

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Fossil-fuel companies saw their share prices explode, while stock and bond markets fizzled.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“As seen in social media videos during the 2025 postseason, the walking path continues to explode in popularity,” Metro spokesman Jose Ubaldo said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Heavy elements such as gold and platinum are forged under extraordinary conditions, including when stars collapse, explode, or collide.

From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2026

It’s a dynamic production, with a distorted bassline that lurches and synths that flutter on the verses and explode on the choruses, signaling a moment of dancefloor ecstasy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

But no joke—for sure, any minute now, my head will truly explode.

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper