groundburst

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Noun
  • Given how low rates were during the first few years of the Covid pandemic, which sparked a massive refinance boom, there are now precious few borrowers who can benefit from a refinance at the current rates.
    Diana Olick, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2025
  • The boom, or hydraulic arm of the crane, snapped as the structure came down.
    Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 2 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Backstreet Boys Dates: July 11-13; July 18-20; July 25-27; Aug. 1-3; Aug. 8-10; Aug. 15-17 Time: 8 p.m. What to expect: Another first for the Sphere in 2025 is the debut of its first pop act, the ’90s quintet whose popularity has aged well and with a multigenerational fan base.
    Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
  • The album musically represents an amalgamation of both John’s and Carlile’s sounds, blending Carlile’s folk and country sensibilities with John’s signature brand of pop.
    Chris Malone Méndez, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • However, the most likely outcome would be a high-altitude airburst.
    Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
  • The asteroid is estimated to be traveling at about 17 km (10.5 miles) per second, which would create a large airburst and shock wave in the atmosphere.
    Michael Irving, New Atlas, 19 Feb. 2025
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“Groundburst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groundburst. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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