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 formula seeps deep into pores all over your body to wipe out acne-causing bacteria, stopping active outbursts in their tracks, and keeping future ones at bay.
    Annie Blackman, Allure, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Powell hit a home run down the left field line in her first at-bat of the season, capping a three-run first-inning outburst by the Warriors in an eventual 9-6 nonconference victory.
    Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Another 1,671 firms reached $2.5 to $4.9 million, up from 506 in 2021. Transportation and warehousing: With the e-commerce explosion sparking demand for last-mile transportation and warehousing, solopreneurs in this space profited.
    Elaine Pofeldt, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
  • An eruption followed by an explosion was heard Thursday evening as far as Larantuka and Maumere, two cities about 30 to 53 miles from the volcano.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • In the video, first published by The Guardian, Redknapp is also seen raising his left arm, prompting a burst of laughter from the audience.
    Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
  • The Gators responded with six consecutive points before Maryland embarked on a 6-2 burst for a 36-35 lead.
    Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 28 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Since the volcanic eruption, most farmers here are just trying to get back on their feet.
    Colette Davidson, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Mar. 2025
  • The economic loss from a Mount Fuji eruption is estimated to be up to 2.5 trillion yen ($16.6 billion).
    Jack Guy, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • In terms of prints and colors: leopard print, total black silhouettes, plus brown and khaki with flashes of [red] berries [hues] and some strong dynamic colors.
    Sandra Salibian, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025
  • In a surreal flash, three tumultuous events, joyous, daunting and tragic, came in quick succession.
    Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The strong gusts are expected to continue into early Thursday.
    Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Some of those tornadoes could be powerful, and EF5 tornadoes that can drive gusts of more than 200 mph can't be ruled out, forecasters said.
    John Bacon, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025

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“Ebullition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ebullition. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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