1. present participle of explode; bursting or blowing up with sudden violence
2. increasing rapidly or suddenly in size, number, or intensity

1. characterized by sudden violent expansion or rapid growth

Examples

• The fireworks were exploding in brilliant colors overhead.
• The old building was exploding in a controlled demolition.
• The city’s population is exploding as more people move there.
• Social media usage is exploding among teenagers.
• The exploding volcano sent ash high into the atmosphere.
• There’s an exploding demand for electric vehicles.
• The exploding star could be seen from Earth.