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fireball

[fahyuhr-bawl] / ˈfaɪərˌbɔl /










NOUN
grenade
Synonyms


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As this nuclear fireball grows, it mixes with the surrounding atmosphere, cools, and eventually condenses into tiny solid particles that become nuclear fallout.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

It was undergoing a ground test in Cape Canaveral, Florida in preparation of an upcoming flight when it blew up in a massive fireball, sending shockwaves throughout the space industry.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Footage from the scene shows a fireball at the refinery, with thick smoke billowing out across the city.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Victor Glover said re-entry was like riding a fireball through the atmosphere.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

A fireball erupted on the side of the mountain, right near the gates of the palace.

From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan




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