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).
exploding
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present participleof explode.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Estrada says one of her goals is exploding the idea many non-Latino people have that “the Latin sound is just one sound.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026
The exploding AI infrastructure investment is driving demand for powerful computing chips on an unprecedented scale.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026
In other words, instead of clearing a path for ultraviolet light, energy from exploding stars appears to redistribute gas and dust in ways that can block more of it.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 30, 2026
"After this tackle, the media was exploding," Muharemovic told the Athletic about one of the most controversial moments in World Cup history.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
When I woke it was the sound of the rocket exploding that announced the release of the bulls from the corrals at the edge of town.
From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway
