as in outburst
a sudden intense expression of strong feeling the earsplitting ebullition of the fans following the from-the-jaws-of-defeat victory

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Recent Examples of ebullition The labor unrest has been fueled by the confluence of the pandemic and an ebullition of streaming platforms thirsting for hot new shows and films. Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2021 The bossa nova era was one of two great, creative ebullitions in 20th-century Brazil. The Economist, 11 July 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ebullition
Noun
  • The outburst comes just days after Trump and Musk appeared together for a chummy White House news conference billed as a friendly sendoff for the latter.
    Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 3 June 2025
  • Brandon Novy capped the 10-run outburst with an inside-the-park home run.
    Compiled From Wire Reports, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 June 2025
Noun
  • Salt Lake has had this huge explosion over the past few years.
    McKinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2025
  • Since March, the southeast crater showed signs of activity with smaller explosions and moderate lava flows.
    David Bressan, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
Noun
  • Then, just before the neutron star is consumed by the black hole, these waves turn into a powerful blast, emitting a burst of radio waves known as a fast radio burst (FRB).
    Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 5 June 2025
  • Ranch: Smooth, rich and irresistibly savory – our Ranch Snack Wrap delivers a satisfying burst of cool ranch goodness, with hints of garlic and onion.
    Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 4 June 2025
Noun
  • Fifty to 70 volcano eruptions are recorded around the world each year.
    Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 29 May 2025
  • Hawaii's Kilauea volcano resumed its sporadic eruption on Sunday, shooting lava hundreds of feet into the air and releasing huge plumes of ash and other volcanic material into the skies.
    Kerry Breen, CBS News, 26 May 2025
Noun
  • There have been recent flashes from guys such as Houston’s Azeez Al-Shaair.
    Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 30 May 2025
  • The twist here is that it’s being seen through the lens of a Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game campaign, which makes sense for a play with a flash of magic in it.
    Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 29 May 2025
Noun
  • The set-up led to several major storms on Memorial Day that walloped the southern Plains and Southeast with strong wind gusts, a few tornadoes and large hail.
    Christopher Cann, USA Today, 29 May 2025
  • Prepare for penny-sized hail (0.75 inches) and wind gusts of up to 50 mph.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2025

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“Ebullition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ebullition. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.

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