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as in ejects
to violently throw out or off (something from within)
the volcano erupted clouds of poisonous gas and tons of hot ash
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as in explodes
to develop suddenly and violently
a fire erupted, and flames soon engulfed the room
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Recent Examples of erupts
While the aurora sparkles overhead, a volcano erupts in Iceland, blasting rivers of glowing lava down into the valley.
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Michael Irving, New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2024
Horrified by the monster standing before them, the audience erupts into pandemonium and starts to attack, ripping off limbs and severing heads.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Once the lava erupts, the pressure is relieved and magma starts to fill into the shallow storage zone below -- repressurizing the system and setting the stage for the next eruption, Willsey said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 21 Nov. 2024
The room of people, which includes Kylie's daughter Stormi and Kris Jenner's boyfriend Corey Gamble, erupts into laughter and then applauds her.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
In this instance, a lively discussion erupts between two Candoshi about whether the chip, which Surrallés would call amber or yellow-orange, looks more like ginger or fish spawn.
—Kanya Kanchana, Longreads, 15 Oct. 2024
The crew erupts into claps and cheers.
—Leila Jordan, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2024
Doreen’s jealousy erupts into a squabble.
—Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 8 Oct. 2024
As political unrest erupts in the streets, Iman realizes that his job is even more dangerous than expected, leaving him distrustful of even his pious wife Najmeh and teenage daughters Sana and Rezvan.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Oct. 2024
Michael Irving, New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2024
Horrified by the monster standing before them, the audience erupts into pandemonium and starts to attack, ripping off limbs and severing heads.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Once the lava erupts, the pressure is relieved and magma starts to fill into the shallow storage zone below -- repressurizing the system and setting the stage for the next eruption, Willsey said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 21 Nov. 2024
The room of people, which includes Kylie's daughter Stormi and Kris Jenner's boyfriend Corey Gamble, erupts into laughter and then applauds her.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
In this instance, a lively discussion erupts between two Candoshi about whether the chip, which Surrallés would call amber or yellow-orange, looks more like ginger or fish spawn.
—Kanya Kanchana, Longreads, 15 Oct. 2024
The crew erupts into claps and cheers.
—Leila Jordan, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2024
Doreen’s jealousy erupts into a squabble.
—Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 8 Oct. 2024
As political unrest erupts in the streets, Iman realizes that his job is even more dangerous than expected, leaving him distrustful of even his pious wife Najmeh and teenage daughters Sana and Rezvan.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for erupts
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Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry explodes for franchise-record 238 yards and four touchdowns in 30-9 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Nashville; 99-yard TD run ties Dallas Cowboys’ Tony Dorsett’s longest run in NFL history.Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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When the tripwires are disturbed, the mine ejects a small warhead that explodes.John Ismay, New York Times, 3 Dec. 2024
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Combined, the powertrain spits out 1,184 horsepower.Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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This little dude spits in my face and says, ‘F— you.Jim Ruland, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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This special reading light emits a warm, gentle amber light that is reminiscent of candle light and does not emit any blue light, which supports the circadian rhythm of late night readers.Carina Brackett, Variety, 5 Dec. 2024
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Carbon-14 emits short-range radiation, which is absorbed by the diamond casing, ensuring safety while generating low levels of electricity.Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 Dec. 2024
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Traditional Champagne averages around $50 at the lower end, with seemingly no upper limit for the prestige pours, but there are plenty of other styles of sparkling wine available at as many price points as there are bubbles in a glass.Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 9 Dec. 2024
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On a recent morning, Maria Dominguez pours him a cup of decaf, black, two sugars.Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Erupts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erupts. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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