BLASTING Synonyms: 273 Similar and Opposite Words

blasting 1 of 3

adjective

as in loud

marked by a high volume of sound carried a blasting radio wherever he went

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blasting

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noun

as in firing

a directed propelling of a missile by a firearm or artillery piece the next blasting by the artillery scored a direct hit

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blasting

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verb

present participle of blast

as in shattering

to cause to break open or into pieces by or as if by an explosive the highway engineers will have to blast that hill in order to put a road through here

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as in shooting

to cause (a projectile) to be driven forward with force artillery that could blast cannonballs from hundreds of yards

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as in discharging

to cause a weapon to release a missile with great force the recruits were all blasting away at the target range

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as in attacking

to criticize harshly and usually publicly blasted the new governor for every little misstep

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as in rushing

to proceed or move quickly rowdy teenagers blasting down the road in a sports car

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Recent Examples of blasting

Adjective

Long pants in summer may not be at the top of your shopping list, but this set is so handy (and polished) for travel days or times in the office when the AC is mercilessly blasting. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 23 July 2026

Noun

The authority will be erecting acoustic barriers and will send alerts for blasting and other disruptions. — Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026 Dandekar says the constant blasting of mountains to build these projects, including for miles-long tunnels, has its own impact. — Mamita Bhandari, NPR, 23 Sep. 2026 That could simplify collection of an initial bulk sample without extensive drilling or blasting. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026 Between the bike rides with the basket radio blasting, the sleepovers, and the moments of bonding and heartfelt friendship that persist into adulthood, this one will leave viewers with a tear in their eye. — Sarah Scott, Parents, 14 July 2026 On a night he was named an All-Star for the third straight season and 10th time in his career, pitcher Chris Sale led the Braves in an 14-3 blasting of the Mets on Saturday at Truist Park. — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 5 July 2026 Five jettisoned from Arguijo-Mejia’s apartment, through his door, through the hallway wall, with three blasting into Ojeda’s kitchen. — Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 6 June 2026 Automatic weapons blasting, tires squealing, the whole bit. — Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 3 June 2026 The sweet spot for blasting is in the center of each round target. — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026

Verb

Kim and Kourtney and their friends carpooled to school, blasting hip-hop in a white BMW, while Cher drives her friends in a white Jeep Wrangler. — Jonathan Van Meter, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026 Similarly, Jonathan Franzen writes in dark room with earplugs and noise cancelling headphones blasting pink noise (a deeper, more balanced version of white noise). — Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026 Instead of blasting audio directly into your ear canals, this tech works a bit like magic by sending tiny mechanical vibrations from your facial bones to your inner ear. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026 Voting rights advocates are blasting Bexar County’s decision to use Cornerstone Church as a polling place, arguing the megachurch’s political activism and history of controversies undermine its neutrality. — Katie Bartlett, San Antonio Express-News, 17 Oct. 2026 Early in the trip, Erdo followed a large pod of dolphins that took turns blasting out of the water, appearing to put on a performance for the boat. — Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026 Many say a star of Clarkson’s stature (American Idol winner, talk show host, millions of followers) blasting a small Brooklyn store just isn’t cool. — Bilin Lin, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026 Thus, FRBs are a metaphorical cosmic 'fossil record' blasting through space at light speed with the energy of a multitude of stars. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 8 Oct. 2026 As the data-center buildout grows more divisive, blasting that infrastructure into space and away from people’s backyards holds obvious appeal. — Peter Hall, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for blasting

Adjective

Police described the Nissan as having black wheels, a black rear bumper and a loud exhaust.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026
The oil-rich province of Alberta has rejected the pathway to secession and will remain part of Canada, landing a definitive blow to a fringe but loud campaign which sought support from the US.

— Max Saltman, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of loud

Noun

Now, his firing triggers a buyout package of around $12 million, according to Yahoo's Ross Dellenger.

— Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
The container’s roof opens before launch, allowing the internal launcher to rise into its firing position.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of firing

Verb

Not since the Tesla Cybertruck made its glass-shattering debut in 2019 has a vehicle’s unveiling proven as polarizing as the Luce event.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2026
The move came after a fireball erupted at this past New Year’s event, shattering windows and injuring a child in downtown Boise.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of shattering

Verb

Late in the second quarter, Jalen Brunson was shooting free throws as the brand-new Philadelphia 76ers star got heated with someone sitting near the sidelines.

— Ryan Morik OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Lemieux, 30, is making his PGA Tour debut this week after shooting a 66, the number synonymous with his father's illustrious NHL career, in a qualifying event in Florida last week.

— Mike Darnay, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of shooting

Verb

In July, Brown pleaded guilty to a count of affray at London’s Southwark Crown Court for attacking a music producer with a tequila bottle on the head.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 26 Oct. 2026
The approval of Revolution Medicines’ pancreatic cancer drug Rasonque earlier this year showed that a medicine capable of attacking mutations in a group of genes called RAS could prolong survival for patients with the particularly aggressive cancer.

— Adam Feuerstein, STAT, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of attacking

Verb

To add to it, backup running back Tyler Goodson got his most burn as a Cowboy, rushing for 38 yards on 10 carries.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026
Some notes on other offensive positions Running back Ollie Gordon II set career highs in rushing attempts (25) and rushing yards (103).

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of rushing

Verb

Protests last week devolved into mayhem, with people setting fires, storming public buildings, smashing shop windows, looting and clashing with police.

— ELITSA GADEVA, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
This was the 36th launch and landing for B1063, which notably launched NASA's DART asteroid-smashing mission in November 2021.

— Josh Dinner, Space.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of smashing

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