Explode and Plug

Explode

Explode verb - To break open or into pieces usually because of internal pressure.

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Plug and explode are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Plug" instead a verb "Explode".

Plug verb - To close up so that no empty spaces remain.

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Explode and plug are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Explode" instead a verb "Plug".

Nearby Words: plugged, plugboard

people	explode people	plug people
stuff	explode stuff	plug stuff
wall	explode wall	plug wall
time	explode time	plug time
Other words: head, everyone, times, bullets.

In the episode "School Reunion" a bunch of computers being used by the brainwashed students explode when Mickey pulls the plug on them.

Source: Explosive Instrumentation
She decided to plug the wires into an outlet, causing the bulb to explode, which also started her fascination for Stuff Blowing Up.

Source: Manga / Yuru-Yuri

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