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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

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

Iranian media reported that explosions were heard to the east of the city.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

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

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

The president's press secretary and the roomful of reporters sitting unharmed could confirm that there had been no explosions.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow