explode
Example Sentences
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The relative, who we are calling Sina, says that when his family recently got together at his grandmother's house, emotions quickly exploded, exposing stark divisions.
From BBC
She clapped her hands together, and flour particles exploded into the air in a cloud.
From Literature
I count three Mississippis before I risk another peek, only to find that he’s still looking at me, and electric sparks race up and down my arms, like a bunch of tiny firecrackers exploding.
From Literature
It sparkled up and exploded, doubling him over.
From Literature
It exploded in 2020, when many people were forced to rely on Zoom and other platforms while stuck at home during the pandemic.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
