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
Volcano House overlooks the Kīlauea Crater, increasing guests' chances of witnessing an eruption.
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Graham Averill, Outside Online, 5 May 2025
The plateau was formed during the Cretaceous, around 116 and 90 million years ago, by one of the largest volcanic eruptions in Earth’s history, but the exact site and source of the volcanism eluded scientists.
—David Bressan, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
During Juno's flyby of Io on Dec. 27, 2024, the spacecraft spotted what has turned out to be the most energetic volcanic eruption ever recorded on Io.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Our study exemplifies how seismology combined with rock physics models and petrological analysis can resolve the detailed structure and composition of a volcanic system, critical for assessing eruption hazard.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 1 May 2025
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Graham Averill, Outside Online, 5 May 2025
The plateau was formed during the Cretaceous, around 116 and 90 million years ago, by one of the largest volcanic eruptions in Earth’s history, but the exact site and source of the volcanism eluded scientists.
—David Bressan, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
During Juno's flyby of Io on Dec. 27, 2024, the spacecraft spotted what has turned out to be the most energetic volcanic eruption ever recorded on Io.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Our study exemplifies how seismology combined with rock physics models and petrological analysis can resolve the detailed structure and composition of a volcanic system, critical for assessing eruption hazard.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eruption
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An explosion of heated coverage followed the initial report, much of it seemingly reliant on police leaks or pure speculation for sourcing.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
21 May 2025
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Fire investigators determined the fire and explosion were intentionally set.—
Jeff A. Chamer,
Charlotte Observer,
21 May 2025
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To say that the firing of Dr. Hayden — executed with the Trumpian flair for erasure — was merely political is to miss the deeper insult.—
Jack Hill,
Baltimore Sun,
17 May 2025
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If the people who are protesting the firing don’t like our government, desiring its overthrow and institution of socialism, they are encouraged to change their hearts and remain here or welcome to leave and find a nation governed to their liking.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2025
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Damon Valdez singled in the fourth run of the inning and singled in a run in the Griffins’ four-run outburst in the sixth.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
20 May 2025
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William followed up a Day 1 bagel with a 24-point outburst in Day 2, while Bates shot 1 of 6 on the first day but scored 19 points on eight shots on the second day.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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The pair hoped to make progress against urea-cycle disorders – inherited metabolic problems, like KJ’s that leave young children vulnerable to bursts of damaging ammonia.—
Karen Weintraub,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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The 23-year-old has the raw materials to become a decent striker, including a decent burst of acceleration, but needs to play more to develop, which might not happen at Barca.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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“Eruption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eruption. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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