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).
has exploded
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present perfectof explode (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Abatement work has exploded in recent years as a more humane alternative to poisoning or killing the birds, Coulson said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026
Pokémon's popularity has exploded over the years, with some cards originally worth just a few pounds now selling for eye-watering amounts.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
“Everything around us has exploded in terms of investment, which creates jobs and opportunities we wouldn’t otherwise have,” Jorge said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
Driven by social media hype and a growing distrust of public health guidance, consumer demand for experimental peptides has exploded over the last decade.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
Drops of anger trickle out, little by little, as if every single setback over these past few weeks has exploded.
From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi
