as in erupting
to develop suddenly and violently
after years of decline, street crime blazed up again
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Crash and fire at major intersection The vehicle crashed at Virginia Parkway and Independence Parkway in McKinney, erupting into flames moments later, according to investigators.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
2 May 2026 -
Then began erupting on his trunk, arms, and neck.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
1 May 2026
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My head was exploding with the iciest cold.—
Chang-rae Lee,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026
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New York’s gritty downtown scene was exploding, high-camp drag queens and nightclub personalities like Kevin Aviance and Lady Bunny were becoming icons, and house and ballroom music were filtering into the mainstream.—
Kiana Mickles,
Pitchfork,
1 May 2026
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Height turned 25 two weeks ago after playing six seasons at four schools, finally breaking out with the Red Raiders in 2025.—
Vic Tafur,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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According to Rubin, 37, the Angels & Airwaves musician is allegedly known for breaking out alien autopsy images.—
Ilana Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Blazing (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blazing%20%28up%29. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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