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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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Pasadena officials are warning that residents may hear helicopters, controlled explosions and simulated weapons fire as the U.S. military conducts a training exercise in the northeast area of the city Wednesday night.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Anna lives in a nine-storey apartment block right next to the epicentre of one of the explosions.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope may have finally uncovered what powers some of the brightest stellar explosions ever observed.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

But previous tests have ended in spectacular explosions, including twice over the Caribbean and once after reaching space.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

“It’s okay. Car chases and explosions are fine. I’m glad you guys didn’t pick a horror movie.”

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence