1
as in to pour
to flow out in great quantities or with force
water spewing violently from the broken pipe
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2
as in to spit
to violently throw out or off (something from within)
a volcano spewing out lava
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as in to vomit
to discharge the contents of the stomach through the mouth
"I'm going to spew right here in the car if you don't pull over!" she wailed to her friend
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Recent Examples of spew
Devon Ivie, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2024
Tectonic Forces and a Giant Plume of Magma As these tectonic plates diverge, fissures in Earth's crust crack open, allowing magma to well up and spew lava onto the surface.
—Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 30 Nov. 2024
Discover Magazine, 19 June 2024
The punches land, the blood spews, and though it’s played for laughs, the characters’ pain never feels like an act.
—Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2024
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Verb
Johnson earned his grand debut in a promo last month that teased Dylan as a new staffer who’s incapable of writing good material for host John Mulaney, which was followed by an actual sketch on December 7 of the musician spewing profundities on the red carpet for A Complete Unknown.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2024
Tectonic Forces and a Giant Plume of Magma As these tectonic plates diverge, fissures in Earth's crust crack open, allowing magma to well up and spew lava onto the surface.
—Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 30 Nov. 2024
Noun
As one notable example, some shrimp vomit light-making chemicals, creating a luminescent spew to fend off predators.
—Discover Magazine, 19 June 2024
The punches land, the blood spews, and though it’s played for laughs, the characters’ pain never feels like an act.
—Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2024
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Millions of letters and packages poured in from families.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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Then, in a 180-degree turn, an improved defensive effort helped fuel their recent run of strong play — the team simply pouring more energy into that area of the court.Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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Like walking into the dense Amazonian jungle and suddenly finding yourself in an open clearing, the entryway is a narrow, curving driveway that spits visitors into a cavernous inner chamber.Dalya Benor, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024
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Image: Amazon Streaming services like Netflix have long used machine learning algorithms to spit out recommendations based on viewing history.Emma Roth, The Verge, 12 Dec. 2024
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Afterwards, Underwood shared a few fun tidbits from her early days, like how former host Sharon Osbourne vomited on her during their first meeting at the Beverly Hills Hotel.Lynette Rice, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
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Dogs and alcohol don't mix either; alcohol poisoning can make dogs vomit and lose coordination—and even put them in a coma.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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His importance to the team is immense, which is why the front office and coaching staff gush about his role.Tony East, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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From inside, Goss tried to push the door open, but a gush of water poured in.Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
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Edwards rushed for only 18 yards in the first half, but the Chargers didn’t abandon the run.Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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Peterson rushed for 14,918 yards in his career, leading the league in rushing three times.Ryan Morik, Fox News, 20 Dec. 2024
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But as with all things the Griswolds do, everything goes wrong, mayhem erupts and absolute comedy ensues.Keith Langston, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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The verdict remained in doubt through two periods, but then the Penguins erupted for six goals in a 14:02 span in the third period to turn this game into an absolute laugher.Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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Forest hurled themselves towards the finishing line.Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Watch Durston founder Dan Durston all but hurl himself on top of his latest creation to prove its strength and go through the thoughtful design details in the 8.5-minute intro video below.New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Nov. 2024
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As the wine pulls through the spout, the wine opens up and slightly oxidizes.Andrew Watman, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Consumers liked the convenience of the new spouts, which were less likely to spill or leak.Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Spew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spew. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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