as in violent
marked by bursts of destructive force or intense activity
a man with a volcanic temper that could go off at any moment
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Recent Examples of volcanic
Caribbean islands are both volcanic with rich soil (e.g., Dominica and St. Vincent) and coral, with poor soil ( e.g., Barbados and Antigua).
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Elaine Savory, JSTOR Daily, 24 Jan. 2025
But these processes are unlikely to produce large-scale ice accumulation far from the volcanic source.
—Victoria Corless, Space.com, 24 Jan. 2025
To confirm this theory, future studies might explore where the volcanic eruption took place, as well as the geographic spread of its debris.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Jan. 2025
For wellness seekers, Champagne Beach invites you to relax in its natural jacuzzi, where volcanic seafloor vents create soothing bubbles.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 15 Jan. 2025
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Elaine Savory, JSTOR Daily, 24 Jan. 2025
But these processes are unlikely to produce large-scale ice accumulation far from the volcanic source.
—Victoria Corless, Space.com, 24 Jan. 2025
To confirm this theory, future studies might explore where the volcanic eruption took place, as well as the geographic spread of its debris.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Jan. 2025
For wellness seekers, Champagne Beach invites you to relax in its natural jacuzzi, where volcanic seafloor vents create soothing bubbles.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 15 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for volcanic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for volcanic
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After the end of the apartheid regime, Tutu also served as chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which was established to investigate acts of violence committed both by government forces and violent activists.—
Joanne M. Pierce,
The Conversation,
28 Jan. 2025
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The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is intent on changing the script of American cities plagued by crime by implementing policy changes that have led to violent crime taking a tumble.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
Fox News,
28 Jan. 2025
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This data supports the growing trend in investing in collectables and historical artefacts, which are more likely to hold and increase their value in turbulent financial markets than other traditional forms of investment.—
Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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The industry’s ability to adapt to these changes will be crucial in maintaining its growth trajectory during a particularly turbulent time.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2025
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Defensive standouts Bruce Smith and Derrick Thomas were ferocious competitors.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
23 Jan. 2025
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The latter, which begins at Second and Market Streets, circles Union Square and ends at Kearny Street and Columbus Ave., includes floats, ferocious lions, firecrackers and a 288-foot long Golden Dragon.—
Jackie Burrell,
The Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2025
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Just one decade later, he's become one of Meta's fiercest competitors BYMarco Quiroz-Gutierrez January 15, 2025 7 hours ago Personal Finance A woman purchased a vacant Hawaiian lot for about $22,000.—
Chloe Berger,
Fortune,
20 Jan. 2025
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Rubio was a fierce Trump critic during the contest for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination.—
Laura Kelly,
The Hill,
20 Jan. 2025
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He's also issued executive orders at a furious pace on a host of issues.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Jan. 2025
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On Tuesday The Athletic reported how Amorim, 39, delivered a furious critique to his team after losing 3-1 at home to Brighton, with the TV used for tactical analysis caught as collateral.—
Laurie Whitwell,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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In fiscal 2024, more than $69 billion in two-way goods trade flowed through the cargo land port of entry, with the explosive expansion of large commercial building around the port on the U.S. side as a visible testimony to this dynamic.—
Julian Palombo,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2025
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From his explosive debut on the presidential election trail in 2015, Donald Trump‘s career in national politics was uniquely entwined with internet culture.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Volcanic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volcanic. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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