1
as in explosion
a sudden intense expression of strong feeling
a great eruption of glee as it suddenly dawned on her that she had won
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2
as in firing
the act or an instance of exploding
the eruption of the volcano Krakatoa was one of the most violent in global history
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Recent Examples of eruption
Alaska is bracing for a possible volcanic eruption.
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Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
After its 2020 eruption, NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory had been closely monitoring LMC68 for months, anticipating its next eruption, which occurred in August 2024.
—Victoria Corless, Space.com, 20 Mar. 2025
In 2019, Stephanie Coral Browitt survived a life-threatening volcanic eruption in New Zealand that killed her father and sister
The incident left her with third-degree burns on the majority of her body.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
The August 1992 eruption caused the Anchorage airport to close for 20 hours due to the wind and ash event that accompanied the eruption.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 13 Mar. 2025
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Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
After its 2020 eruption, NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory had been closely monitoring LMC68 for months, anticipating its next eruption, which occurred in August 2024.
—Victoria Corless, Space.com, 20 Mar. 2025
In 2019, Stephanie Coral Browitt survived a life-threatening volcanic eruption in New Zealand that killed her father and sister
The incident left her with third-degree burns on the majority of her body.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
The August 1992 eruption caused the Anchorage airport to close for 20 hours due to the wind and ash event that accompanied the eruption.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eruption
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Since that offensive explosion, however, the Reds' bats have been dormant.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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In the latest explosion of violence, at least 31 people were killed and dozens others were injured Thursday after the Israeli military struck the Dar al-Arqam School in the Tuffah neighborhood in eastern Gaza City, according to a statement by the Gaza Civil Defense.—
Lauren Izso,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2025
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About 60 people gathered outside the Boise Veterans Affairs Medical Center on Friday to protest the mass firing of probationary workers and a move from the Trump administration to no longer recognize the union that represents VA employees.—
Angela Palermo and,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Mar. 2025
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The Conversation — The Trump administration’s firing and furloughing of tens of thousands of federal workers and contractors have obviously caused economic hardship for Americans employed in national parks, research labs and dozens of government agencies.—
Jeffrey Anvari-Clark,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Common types include oppositional defiant disorder (distrust and aggression toward authority figures) and intermittent explosive disorder (frequent outbursts of anger).—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
3 Apr. 2025
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Muncy’s two errors allowed the Braves to jump on them, and the second-inning outburst was extended when Andy Pages misjudged a ball in center field that clanked off his glove for a run-scoring double.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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The transformed Hidden Jungle aviary bursts with hundreds of butterflies each spring, attracting butterfly enthusiasts from across the region.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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An 8-year-old Utah boy jumping on a trampoline miraculously survived after a strong wind burst sent him several feet into the air.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Eruption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eruption. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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