belching

present participle of belch

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of belching Across a massive network of underwater mountain chains known as mid-ocean ridges, tectonic plates slowly pull apart, belching molten rock at the spreading seams. Sam MacDonald, Scientific American, 8 July 2026 We’re paralyzed by whether a carbon-belching fossil fuel company’s right to pollute should outweigh the rest of the country’s right to clean air and a stable climate. Max Taves, Mercury News, 3 July 2026 The old warship, once a hero of the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, glides like a ghost across the canvas, towed by a small steam tug belching smoke on its final voyage to the ship-breakers. Guru Madhavan, IEEE Spectrum, 29 June 2026 Unlike with other major methane sources, such as belching cattle or melting permafrost, the technology to curb emissions from oil and gas operations is already viable, and fairly cheap. Alex Cuadros, ProPublica, 16 June 2026 When Pinatubo started convulsing and belching steam in April of that year, scientists from the United States and the Philippines deployed an array of instruments that tracked the volcano’s inner tumult. Quanta Magazine, 8 May 2026 In one video geolocated by NBC News, roiling orange flames and belching smoke could be seen rising from the Aghdasieh fuel depot in the city’s northern Tajrish district. Alexander Smith, NBC news, 9 Mar. 2026 The $20 billion facility, run by Musk’s AI firm xAI, is powered by 27 methane gas turbines that run day and night, belching fumes and emitting a constant noise like jet engines, NBC News reports. Frank Landymore, Futurism, 4 Mar. 2026 With a clogged toilet belching up a bunch of poop all over Miranda's apartment. Ew Staff December 5, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for belching
Verb
  • Since erupting Saturday, three fires in Spokane County have destroyed more than 700 structures, displaced tens of thousands of residents and threatened communities.
    Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Female anger is erupting everywhere in the latest installment of Furious.
    Erin Qualey, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Starship is designed to launch 60 Starlink V3 satellites at a time, spitting them out through a slit-like payload bay door like a giant PEZ candy dispenser.
    Tariq Malik, Space.com, 25 July 2026
  • This happened before Juliette started spitting out the pills.
    Noel Murray, Vulture, 24 July 2026
Verb
  • In 2023, a Marine Corps pilot died after ejecting from his jet near the base.
    Kerry Breen, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • Based on witness statements, a jet ski allegedly struck a wake, ejecting the operator into the water, according to DEEP officials.
    Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026
Verb
  • Despite fierce internal resistance, Kinnock ended up expelling hundreds of Militant members.
    James Kirchick, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026
  • Senate Bill 123 prohibits schools from expelling students solely because of excessive absences or truancy.
    Christopher Harris, CBS News, 29 June 2026
Verb
  • The observed rotation rates of galaxies are faster than expected, given the gravitational pull of the light-emitting matter contained in the galaxies.
    Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
  • In addition to rolling out large-scale renewables, China is also relying on nuclear energy to meet its energy demands without emitting carbon.
    Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The restaurant’s unfussy dining room is spiced with colorful murals, among them an ominous bathroom-door piece featuring a toilet spewing orange flames.
    Ellen Fort, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 July 2026
  • The three-wheelers are a far cry from the old-timers that only a year ago cruised the streets spewing clouds of black smoke.
    ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
Verb
  • Once opened, check for foul odors, cloudiness, or spurting liquid when opening.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 13 July 2026
  • The peonies in my yard were blooming, spurting really.
    Maria Zorn, Longreads, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • This dispenser has an adjustable pouring spout on the side of the cap for easy portion control.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Let the water in your kettle or electric water boiler come to a boil, then take it off the heat; wait 2 to 3 minutes for the water to cool slightly before pouring it into your mug or teapot.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Belching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belching. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on belching

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!