explode upward
Frequency: 5.83.1 per million words
To burst or erupt with great force in an upward direction.
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- The volcano began to explode upward, sending ash into the sky.
- Gas pressure caused the manhole cover to explode upward.
- Witnesses saw the fireball explode upward after the impact.
- The geyser explodes upward every few hours with incredible force.
- When the chemicals mixed, the solution exploded upward out of the beaker.
- The rocket exploded upward from the launchpad during the test.
- A sudden gust of wind made the dust explode upward from the ground.
- The fireworks exploded upward in a brilliant display of colors.
- If the pressure isn't released, the container might explode upward.
- We watched the water explode upward as the whale breached.