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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

Example Sentences

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Witnesses in Gaza City said they heard loud explosions in Al-Rimal neighborhood around 8 p.m. local time.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

Scientists believe they are created by some of the universe's most violent events, including supernova explosions, jets from black holes, and pulsars.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

DFKs’ explosions or meltdowns occur during emotional turbulence.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

Meanwhile, local media reported explosions were heard in Tehran.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

By the middle of May, the steam explosions had stopped.

From "I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980" by Lauren Tarshis