85 entries under explode topic. ×

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erupt(verb, break, give, release, start)
7
flare(verb, start, blow, excited, blaze)
5
appear(verb, start, excited, begin, blaze)
5
break(verb, get, destroy, blow, rush)
5
go off(verb, expression, blow, excited, blast)
4
burst out(verb, expression, phrasal verb, run, start)
3
belch(verb, excited, appear, blaze, burst)
3
burst(verb, clear, separate, release, free)
3
discharge(verb, break, destroy, blow, rush)
3
flare up(verb, expression, collapse, excited, blast)
3
spout(verb, break, destroy, blow, rush)
3
vomit(verb, release, excited, expel, appear)
2
burn(verb, blow, flash, blaze)
2
collapse(verb, excited, blast, blaze, shatter)
2
come apart(expression, clear, separate, release, free)
2
crack(verb, break, clear, separate, release)
2
eruct(verb, excited, appear, blaze, burst)
2
perforate(verb, break, clear, separate, release)
2
pierce(verb, break, clear, separate, release)
2
pop(verb, break, clear, separate, release)
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