1. to burst or blow up violently with a loud noise
2. to suddenly show strong emotion, especially anger
Usage: informal
3. to increase very rapidly in size, number, or extent

Examples

• The firework explodes in a shower of colorful sparks.
• The old building explodes in a controlled demolition.
• She explodes with anger when she hears the news.
• The population of the city explodes during the summer months.
• Social media usage explodes among teenagers.
• The detective explodes the suspect’s alibi with new evidence.
• The bomb explodes at exactly midnight.
• His theory explodes under careful examination.