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

From BBC • May 26, 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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 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

Then Nadya powered her engine to climb away from the explosions.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein