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as in claps
a loud explosive sound
a sharp blast of the horn startled the other driver
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2
as in blows
a sudden brief rush of wind
a surprise blast stole the umbrella right out of his hands
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3
as in explosions
the act or an instance of exploding
the blast destroyed the building completely
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4
as in bashes
a social gathering
a wild fraternity blast that lasted a whole weekend
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as in shatters
to cause to break open or into pieces by or as if by an explosive
the highway engineers will have to blast that hill in order to put a road through here
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as in fires
to cause (a projectile) to be driven forward with force
artillery that could blast cannonballs from hundreds of yards
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as in attacks
to criticize harshly and usually publicly
blasted the new governor for every little misstep
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as in speeds
to proceed or move quickly
rowdy teenagers blasting down the road in a sports car
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Recent Examples of blasts
Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
Green’s got a lot on his mind and his freaky tale blasts the cult of celebrity culture and explores how fans’ zealous adoration and the constant pampering stars receive can produce monsters amongst us.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2025
The firebrand German director now blasts the cobwebs off Chekhov with boisterous, dazzling delight.
—Demetrios Matheou, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2025
The dollar’s risen 11% against the krone in 2022 but had been 19% higher in September, at the time of the Nord Stream blasts.
—CNBC, 18 Feb. 2025
Thousands without power; utilities say ice causing issues Winter storm blasts parts of Connecticut.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 16 Feb. 2025
In his very first video, shared on January 22 and viewed over 75 million times, Mufasa is lying on the floor as a speaker beside him blasts out Lady Gaga's 2008 megahit, Just Dance.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
Continue reading … NO FORGIVENESS – Navy veteran blasts CNN reporter after defamation trial victory.
—Fox News, 22 Jan. 2025
Dylan rejects Seeger’s sermon, takes the stage, and blasts the old folk establishment with his electric Stratocaster.
—Nina Silber / Made By History, TIME, 25 Dec. 2024
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Continue reading … ‘FACE PLANT’ – EPA chief blasts CNN for misunderstanding press release in brutal takedown.
—Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
Green’s got a lot on his mind and his freaky tale blasts the cult of celebrity culture and explores how fans’ zealous adoration and the constant pampering stars receive can produce monsters amongst us.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2025
The firebrand German director now blasts the cobwebs off Chekhov with boisterous, dazzling delight.
—Demetrios Matheou, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2025
The dollar’s risen 11% against the krone in 2022 but had been 19% higher in September, at the time of the Nord Stream blasts.
—CNBC, 18 Feb. 2025
Thousands without power; utilities say ice causing issues Winter storm blasts parts of Connecticut.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 16 Feb. 2025
In his very first video, shared on January 22 and viewed over 75 million times, Mufasa is lying on the floor as a speaker beside him blasts out Lady Gaga's 2008 megahit, Just Dance.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
Continue reading … NO FORGIVENESS – Navy veteran blasts CNN reporter after defamation trial victory.
—Fox News, 22 Jan. 2025
Dylan rejects Seeger’s sermon, takes the stage, and blasts the old folk establishment with his electric Stratocaster.
—Nina Silber / Made By History, TIME, 25 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blasts
Noun
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The earthquake’s energy release was comparable to that of several hundred nuclear weapon explosions.—
Robin George Andrews,
Scientific American,
28 Mar. 2025
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Several tanks containing various fuels caused secondary explosions in the building.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2025
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Expect winds to be west 12 to 20 mph with gusts of 30 to 45 mph and humidity 15 to 20 percent.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2025
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Winds are expected to be from the west at 10 to 20 mph with gusts as high as 30 to 35 mph and relative humidity as low as 15 to 20 percent.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2025
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Past eruptions of Spurr have caused significant disruption to air travel in nearby Anchorage, sometimes shutting flights down for days.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA TODAY,
14 Mar. 2025
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The 1992 eruptions prompted the temporary closures of airports in Anchorage and other communities.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 Mar. 2025
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Cena won his first WWE Championship at WrestleMania 21 against JBL and followed it with victories over Triple H and Shawn Michaels in consecutive WrestleMania main events.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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Speaking at Deadline's Contenders TV in April, the showrunner confirmed that season 2 will take place 10 months after the events of season 1.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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The Suns just kind of slowly dribble up the court and then meander with the ball until either Durant or Devin Booker shoots a jump shot.—
John Hollinger,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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Only one team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, shoots the deep ball with more accuracy than the Knicks this season.—
James L. Edwards III,
The Athletic,
4 Jan. 2025
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But Wesley slams off the tape right then and there, and later side-eyes Graham in the break room.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
7 Jan. 2025
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Out of the blue, Ian attacks the man and slams a dagger into his heart.—
Lincee Ray,
EW.com,
4 Jan. 2025
Verb
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United in Love launches April 15.—
Martha Cheng Gisela Williams Melinda Fakuade Jinnie Lee,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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April 14, 2024 — Iran launches an unprecedented direct attack on Israel, firing over 300 missiles and attack drones.—
ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Just ask the cross-gabled cottages, giant schnitzels, and ridiculously involved Oktoberfest celebrations.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2025
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She was invited to the celebrations of their 120th and 125th anniversaries, the latter of which featured the unveiling of Kilpin’s memorial stone in the Famedio.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Blasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blasts. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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