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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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Other tests have ended in explosions, including one last June that shook homes miles away.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

His vivid colour photographs now frequently appear in local media outlets -- alongside pictures of fires, explosions and obituaries.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

“It’s a neurochemical con job. It’s just synaptic, electronic explosions in your brain. It’s just a meat computer,” he says, bursting into his infectious, double bass laugh.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Even a modest number of confirmed discoveries could significantly improve models of stellar explosions and the behavior of matter under extreme conditions.

From Science Daily • May 15, 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