Meaning & use
explode
To burst suddenly and violently with a loud noise, releasing energy, gas, or fragments.
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The old boiler exploded, shattering windows in the building next door.
Sales exploded after the product was featured on a popular television show.
A note on using this word
Explode is often used figuratively for sudden, rapid growth or an outburst of emotion, not just physical blasts.
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