as in time bomb
a potentially explosive place or situation
after months of tension the roommates' living situation was a volcano
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Recent Examples of volcano
The third choice, Merapi, is the name of the most active volcano in Sumatra.
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Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
The perfectly symmetrical volcano is best viewed from Lake Kawaguchiko, where its reflection shimmers across the water.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
The National Weather Service also issued an ashfall advisory overnight for communities downwind of the volcano.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
From towering volcanoes to fish-flying markets, the Pacific Northwest packs a remarkable range of experiences into one corner of the country.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
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Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
The perfectly symmetrical volcano is best viewed from Lake Kawaguchiko, where its reflection shimmers across the water.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
The National Weather Service also issued an ashfall advisory overnight for communities downwind of the volcano.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
From towering volcanoes to fish-flying markets, the Pacific Northwest packs a remarkable range of experiences into one corner of the country.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for volcano
Noun
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Regulators and former employees call it one of the most notorious chameleon schemes — a ticking time bomb on our nation's roadways.—
Ashley Velie,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Of course, their amity turned out to be a time bomb.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2026
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Ferreira is the lone outsider, a friend of the youngest son, Johnny, who gets thrown into a powder keg of a holiday.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
15 Apr. 2026
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Lane takes his place among the best, his Willy Loman a powder keg of frustration and disappointment and deep, deep sadness.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2026
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For the past 13 years, Maricopa County in Arizona has attempted to reform its sheriff’s department after Joe Arpaio made it into a national flash point for extreme immigration tactics.—
Jonathan van Harmelen,
The Conversation,
20 Apr. 2026
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The killing has become a flash point in a wider crackdown across the Persian Gulf.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Volcano.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volcano. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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