spewing

verb

Definition of spewingnext
present participle of spew
1
as in pouring
to flow out in great quantities or with force water spewing violently from the broken pipe

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2
as in erupting
to violently throw out or off (something from within) a volcano spewing out lava

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3
as in vomiting
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 Synonyms for spewing
  1. pouring
  2. erupting
  3. vomiting
  4. spitting
  5. expelling
  6. emitting
Verb
  • Venture funding has begun pouring back into crypto.
    Rob Toews, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
  • But, in the tumult of the snap election, dubious and outright vile comments came pouring forth.
    Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of pouring
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  • In recent months, Earth’s star has ramped up activity, with giant flares erupting off the surface and belching streams of plasma and charged particles into space.
    Denise Chow, NBC News, 1 Dec. 2024
  • Being out on display can be unsettling when emotions are erupting on the inside.
    USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of erupting
Verb
  • Heart attack symptoms can sometimes show up in the arms, back, neck, and jaw, and can bring on shortness of breath, nausea, cold sweats, lightheadedness, and vomiting—all of which are more common among women.
    Katie Camero, SELF, 17 Oct. 2024
  • Costochondritis can also happen after intense exercise, but respiratory infections, certain types of arthritis, coughing or vomiting too hard, or complications from surgery could be responsible for it too.
    Katie Camero, SELF, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of vomiting
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  • You're used to people spitting lies at you about their identity.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
  • The song grew into a post-grunge anthem, an abrasively catchy, groovy head-scratcher about being blown to hell, spitting in wishing wells, and cuckoo cannonballs.
    Drew Fortune, Vulture, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of spitting
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  • In August, supermarket chain Aldi recalled approximately 28,000 Ambiano Single Serve Coffee Makers after receiving 25 reports of the machines expelling hot water, resulting in three burn injuries.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
  • The smart tool is also equipped with a HEPA (or high-efficiency particulate air) filtration system, which captures microscopic particles and allergens while expelling cleaner air.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of expelling
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  • Plus, the lightweight formula sinks in quickly without emitting any offputting smells or leaving behind a tacky texture.
    Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Uranium is a radioactive element, meaning its atoms are unstable and decay over time, emitting ionizing radiation.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of emitting
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