as in pistol
a very energetic person
what this club needs is a fireball who will bring some sorely needed energy and enthusiasm
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Recent Examples of fireball
The fireball was spotted over the southeastern U.S. at 12:25 EDT on Friday, (1625 GMT), visibly flaring as the extreme heat of atmospheric friction overwhelmed the ancient chunk of solar system debris.
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 27 June 2025
Then the fireballs receded and the shadows reabsorbed the light.
—Kian Tajbakhsh, The Atlantic, 27 June 2025
The fireball later exploded 27 miles above West Forest, Georgia, unleashing an energy of about 20 tons of TNT.
—Kierra Frazier, CBS News, 26 June 2025
The physics associated with such interactions cause the appearance of fireball.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 27 June 2025
Then the fireballs receded and the shadows reabsorbed the light.
—Kian Tajbakhsh, The Atlantic, 27 June 2025
The fireball later exploded 27 miles above West Forest, Georgia, unleashing an energy of about 20 tons of TNT.
—Kierra Frazier, CBS News, 26 June 2025
The physics associated with such interactions cause the appearance of fireball.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fireball
Noun
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They were then directed to a safe house where a pistol with a silencer was waiting for them.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
13 July 2025
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On June 14, Naperville police allegedly found a 14-year-old carrying a loaded, semiautomatic pistol at a downtown takeover, authorities said.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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Headed by bass-guitar dynamo and EWF co-founder Verdine White, the current lineup also features two members — singer Philip Bailey and drummer Ralph Johnson — who both came on board in 1972.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 July 2025
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Stop the Insanity: Finding Susan Powter gives the dynamo the chance to reconnect with her tribe, ensuring that her story and message aren’t consigned to obscurity.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
24 June 2025
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“Fireball.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fireball. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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