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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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Residents in Tehran, Isfahan, Tabriz and Shiraz reported powerful explosions.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Residents of the Israeli town of Shomera near the border with Lebanon said they hear explosions and see smoke rising from the direction of Lebanon all day and night.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

These rare explosions can shine at least 10 times brighter in visible light than ordinary supernovae.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

Iranian state media had earlier reported that local officials in Bandar Abbas were investigating after explosions were heard.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

When the Council’s man exited his black vehicle and walked the remaining path to the gate, strewn with debris from the explosions and subsequent fires and maybe even some looting, the campers moved in closer.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline