explode
verb (used without object)
to expand with force and noise because of rapid chemical change or decomposition, as gunpowder or nitroglycerine (opposed to implode).
are exploding
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present progressiveof explode.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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CRCCs, which have residences ranging from independent living to memory care in one location, are exploding in popularity among baby boomers, but are supply-constrained as building new facilities is a lengthy process.
From Barron's ● Jun. 20, 2026
While the Apple Watch remains the most popular wearable overall, sales of these screenless health and fitness trackers are exploding.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 7, 2026
“Of course, when you think about that, one of the first things you think about is copper, and copper prices are exploding after the Fed chairman’s comments,” he said in a Thursday report.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 29, 2026
Cancer cases are exploding worldwide -- and nearly half of the deaths could be prevented with better prevention, early detection, and access to care.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 7, 2026
His voice is rising now, and claps of thunder are exploding throughout the room.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
