Explosive and Shot

Explosive

Explosive noun - A chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck.

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Shot and explosive are semantically related. in something that blows up topic. In some cases you can use "Shot" instead a noun "Explosive".

Shot noun - A directed propelling of a missile by a firearm or artillery piece.

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Explosive and shot are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Explosive" instead a noun "Shot".

good	good explosive	good shot
particular	particular explosive	particular shot
similar	similar explosive	similar shot
standard	standard explosive	standard shot
Other adjectives: single, cheap, powerful, actual, real, big, new, last, well-placed.

The portal shot into the moon actually causes the explosive decompression of the room on earth.

Source: Explosive Decompression
Even the New Game+ ultimate sniper rifle will overload after its second shot with the explosive rounds.

Source: Explosive Overclocking
She actually has several explosive implants, located in different parts of her body, and the first time she misbehaves, they blow off one of her limbs as a 'warning shot'.

Source: Explosive Leash

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Shot and Explosive. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/explosive/shot

Explosive & Shot. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/explosive/shot>.

Shot or Explosive. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/explosive/shot.

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