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

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explosions

“Motor City” and movies like it — think “Sisu,” “Silent Night” and other screen explosions — are the opposite all that.

From Salon ● Aug. 22, 2026

Very massive stars can end their lives in supernova explosions, but such events are relatively uncommon.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 12, 2026

Maritime security firm Vanguard Tech told AFP three explosions rocked the ship on June 6, flooding several areas including the steering gear compartment and pump room.

From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026

NSO astronomer Dr David Kuridze, told BBC News: "These twisting motions are creating magnetic energy, which can build up to produce those large-scale explosions."

From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026

Not only did they have to deal with the turbulent explosions, but they also had to try to stay in formation behind their leader as everyone’s planes were buffeted about in the angry sky.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein