as in violent
marked by bursts of destructive force or intense activity
a man with a volcanic temper that could go off at any moment
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Recent Examples of volcanic
In the Southern Hemisphere, on the other hand, a major volcanic eruption and Australian bush fires have both contributed aerosols to the atmosphere in the past few years, increasing reflectivity.
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Ryan Green, Scientific American, 22 Oct. 2025
And while the streets themselves may not be a threat, the report found travelers do still need to watch out for volcanic activity in the area around the city.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2025
Although the rate of subduction varies little along the entire arc, there are complex changes in the geologic processes along the subduction zone that dramatically influence volcanic activity, crustal deformation, earthquake generation and occurrence all along the western edge of South America.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Hess built his winery from readily available materials, like volcanic rock, and fashioned fermentation tanks from California redwood trees found on the property.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
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Ryan Green, Scientific American, 22 Oct. 2025
And while the streets themselves may not be a threat, the report found travelers do still need to watch out for volcanic activity in the area around the city.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2025
Although the rate of subduction varies little along the entire arc, there are complex changes in the geologic processes along the subduction zone that dramatically influence volcanic activity, crustal deformation, earthquake generation and occurrence all along the western edge of South America.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Hess built his winery from readily available materials, like volcanic rock, and fashioned fermentation tanks from California redwood trees found on the property.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for volcanic
Adjective
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Once again, the debate in the book is not over whether or not people should be violent.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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As a result, many legends are connected to its violent past, and its dungeon, in particular, is said to be haunted by tortured souls.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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The honesty hit home for fans who’ve watched Homa navigate a turbulent stretch.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Whether this week’s series of agreements across Asia marks the start of a broader reset—or a temporary thaw in a turbulent trade landscape—will depend on how these commitments unfold in the months ahead.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Andrew Garfield leads the feature that is now in production, portraying the leader of a ferocious rebellion against the tyranny of King Richard II.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Oct. 2025
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While there are plenty of realistic iterations featuring ferocious teeth and claws, there are also a wide variety of friendly figurines and plushies.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The rebound in corporate profitability was largely helped by Beijing’s policies aimed at curtailing fierce price competition across industrial sectors, at a time when deflation in producer prices stretched into its third year.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
27 Oct. 2025
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The eyewall generally produces the fiercest winds and heaviest rainfall, according to Deanna Hence, a professor of climate, meteorology and atmospheric sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.—
NPR,
NPR,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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That’s how Gibson and Smith both ended up in prison, each furious under the impression that the other had put them there.—
Omar Jimenez,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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Roschman and Billitier immediately called Ozer, furious.—
Steve Belanger,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
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As another reminder, data centers are precisely where the tech industry is seeing explosive growth.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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Now, half a century after Moxley’s death, an explosive new podcast from NBC News Studios and Highly Replaceable Productions is questioning every conclusion that law enforcement, Greenwich residents, reporters, and true crime buffs have drawn about what transpired that cold October night in 1975.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Volcanic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volcanic. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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