groundburst

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for groundburst
Noun
  • There was a pandemic homeschooling boom; perhaps some families incorrectly got the idea that in-person schooling is just plain optional.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2025
  • One result of those changes was a boom in loan forgiveness.
    Jonaki Mehta, NPR, 7 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Seemingly meaningless interactions with their past selves end up changing the present in massive ways, with Jay turning into the biggest pop star on the planet and Matt wasting away as a drummer in a Jay McCarrol cover band.
    Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Prince Jackson, the oldest son of legendary pop star Michael Jackson, made a rare appearance on Saturday, March 8.
    Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • However, the most likely outcome would be a high-altitude airburst.
    Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
  • The asteroid is estimated to be traveling at about 17 km (10.5 miles) per second, which would create a large airburst and shock wave in the atmosphere.
    Michael Irving, New Atlas, 19 Feb. 2025
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“Groundburst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groundburst. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.

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