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adjective

Definition of explodednext
as in blasted

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exploded

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verb

past tense of explode
1
as in detonated
to break open or into pieces usually because of internal pressure the building was wrecked when a powerful bomb exploded

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2
as in shattered
to cause to break open or into pieces by or as if by an explosive the bomb was so powerful that it exploded windows in several neighboring buildings

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3
as in erupted
to develop suddenly and violently the mayor's latest unpopular decision caused long-suppressed resentment to explode into open anger

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Recent Examples of exploded
Adjective
In September, an exploded Japanese grenade was discovered during a construction project at the U.S. Air Force base in Guam. — Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Jan. 2025 British influences in tweeds and donegals as well as exploded plaids from Kiton, Ralph Lauren, Brunello Cucinelli. — Luisa Zargani, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025
Verb
Darius Garland, who scored on all six shots attempts in the fourth quarter, exploded for a team-high 26 points and 13 assists. — Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 12 Apr. 2025 Related Articles Measles exploded in Texas after stagnant vaccine funding. — Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for exploded
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exploded
  1. blasted
  2. detonated
  3. erupted
  4. smashed
  5. popped
  6. demolished
  7. destroyed
  8. broken
Adjective
  • The watch measure 44 mm, is made from blasted titanium and features a honeycomb skeletonization of the case that reduces the weight by 50 percent, Ross told Robb Report.
    — Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2024
  • When the moment of triumph finally arrived, with a blasted inside-in forehand to the postage stamp corner of the court, Djokovic, 37, crouched to his knees and immediately succumbed to the first set of tears.
    — Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 4 Aug. 2024
Definition of blasted
Verb
  • Stash houses were detonated; suspects detained.
    — Abel Alvarado, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
  • His wife, Shannon, a Navy cryptologist, was killed in 2019 along with three other Americans when a suicide bomber detonated his vest outside a restaurant in Manbij, in northern Syria.
    — arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 23 Mar. 2025
Definition of detonated
Verb
  • His audience erupted into loud boos.
    — Emily Witt, The New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2025
  • Phone lines of senators and representatives erupted minutes after the Washington Post scoop appeared.
    — Martin Schram, Twin Cities, 23 Mar. 2025
Definition of erupted
Adjective
  • The vehicle had a smashed windshield and front end and no hood over its engine.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2025
  • No ejections, fines, suspensions or smashed clipboards.
    — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of smashed
Verb
  • The signature purple glow has popped up, then disappeared, across the country as the lamps slowly fail and are replaced.
    — Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2025
  • A week later, his name popped up on a list of Venezuelans who were being held at the Central American mega prison.
    — Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2025
Definition of popped
Verb
  • The Stretford End was demolished and replaced.
    — Michael Walker, The Athletic, 15 Mar. 2025
  • The area has remained surface parking lots since 2012, when the arena was demolished.
    — Ryan Deto, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of demolished
Verb
  • Homes and the nearby shops on North Fair Oaks had been destroyed.
    — Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Residents have posted photos online showing their houses destroyed by the tornadoes, with roofs fallen completely off, walls caved in and debris on lawns.
    — Escher Walcott, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of destroyed
Adjective
  • Photos taken by the Associated Press on Sunday show broken windows and a damaged door at the front of the residence.
    — Chandelis Duster, NPR, 13 Apr. 2025
  • In Okonkwo’s case, a broken wrist kept the former Arsenal ’keeper out for 11 league games.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
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