eruct

verb

i-ˈrəkt How to pronounce eruct (audio)
Definition of eructnext
as in to eject
to violently throw out or off (something from within) he suddenly snapped and began eructing his repressed anger

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eruct
  1. eject
  2. spit
  3. expel
  4. erupt
  5. jet
  6. emit
  7. spurt
  8. release
Verb
  • Volcanic materials—including smoldering rocks, lava, and hot, thumb-sized gravel and ash—were ejected up to 8 kilometers (5 miles) from the crater on November 8, according to Hadi Wijaya.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Delay was written on a live round that was not fired but ejected, apparently when the shooter was clearing a jam.
    Chris Isidore, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of eject
Verb
  • This was a bad idea; listening to a couple of AI bots mindlessly spitting out empty observations while mimicking the tempo of human speech is a soul-destroying experience.
    Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
  • This little dude spits in my face and says, ‘F— you.
    Jim Ruland, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of spit
Verb
  • Wei Fenghe was expelled from the Communist Party in June 2024 on charges of accepting bribes and abusing his authority for personal gain.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • While most Syrians are jubilant, including the millions of exiles who are beginning to find their way home from Lebanon, Turkey, and elsewhere, the fate of many Kurds expelled by Turkey previously from Afrin and other areas in the north is less certain.
    Natasha Hall, Foreign Affairs, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of expel
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  • Applause erupts at the string of performances, including an impressive handbell ensemble who mastered many holiday sing-along tunes.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2024
  • Tom Cruise, equal parts mettle and dazzle, erupts with a fully fleshed lead performance that should finally bring him his just due as an actor, while Jack Nicholson forges a terrific performance as an ironpants militarist.
    Duane Byrge, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Dec. 2024
Definition of erupt
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  • According to the source, Taylor and her family — including dad Scott and mom Andrea — hosted the Kelces in Nashville, before Travis jetted off to prepare for the Chiefs' winning game against the Las Vegas Raiders on Friday, Nov. 29.
    Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Ahead of jetting into Cannes – with iconic Poirot actor David Suchet joining the party – Managing Director Jonathan Ford and Sphere Media CEO Bruno Dubé spoke to Deadline.
    Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2024
Definition of jet
Verb
  • In its Diffused mode, the tool warms an entire room; its Jet Focus mode emits powerful bursts of air.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
  • These lasers emit short bursts (pulses) of laser light to areas 13 to 15 millimeters (mm) in diameter (about half an inch).
    Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of emit
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  • The laughs hit hard and the blood spurts wildly in this tale of the Smith family, led by patriarch Frost, who goes on holiday on a remote island with some dark and deadly secrets.
    William Earl, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Stock up Tyler Toffoli, Jake Walman, Alexander Wennberg, Timothy Liljegren Toffoli has given San Jose immediate payoff for its $24 million investment with a hot start and another current goal spurt to lead the club with nine.
    Eric Stephens, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of spurt
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  • The track is from Eilish's latest album, Hit Me Hard and Soft, which was released in May.
    Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The pop band released a new album, Voyage, which reignited interest in their catalog—and launched a hologram show in the U.K.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of release
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“Eruct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eruct. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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