as in erupting
to violently throw out or off (something from within)
the volcano belched lava and ash for days
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Recent Examples of belching
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.
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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
The cause of the Little Ice Age is unclear, but volcanic activity belching volcanic ash high into the atmosphere and blocking sunlight is one of the most likely explanations.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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
The cause of the Little Ice Age is unclear, but volcanic activity belching volcanic ash high into the atmosphere and blocking sunlight is one of the most likely explanations.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for belching
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Broadcasting that day, NBC cut to an ultrawide shot of the crowd erupting in jubilation.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
11 June 2026
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With little apparent progress in the peace talks, Israel and Iran firing at each other again, and the Houthis joining the fight, the risk of the war fully erupting again appeared higher than at any point since the ceasefire.—
Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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First, play was allowed to restart, which was previously a hard stop on any VAR intervention — except violent conduct and spitting at someone.—
Ben Burrows,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
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That's when LaPalme hit her in the face to prevent her from spitting again, a recording from the deputy's patrol camera showed.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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The pilot sustained minor injuries after ejecting from the plane and was transported to the hospital, the Yakima County Sheriff's Office said.—
Kierra Frazier,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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And days earlier, three US F-15 fighter jets were mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses, with all crew members ejecting safely.—
Todd Symons,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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The garment also absorbs heats, carrying it away from the spacesuit's life-support system, expelling it into space.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Rockets generate propulsive force, also known as thrust, by expelling high-velocity exhaust in a rearward stream.—
Kai James,
The Conversation,
26 May 2026
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As the world looks for newer ways to meet it energy demands without emitting carbon, fusion energy seems to be the most likely option.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
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However, the material that swirls around the black hole can heat up and glow due to friction and tidal forces, emitting radio waves and X-rays.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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In videos posted to social media, fireworks can be seen spewing from the truck as a thick plume of black smoke spirals into the sky.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Methane has been seen spewing from comet 3I/ATLAS, marking the first time that the gas has been identified on an interstellar object.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
5 June 2026
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The peonies in my yard were blooming, spurting really.—
Maria Zorn,
Longreads,
24 Feb. 2026
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Ultimately, all the statues end up in place, the fountain starts spurting red water like the Kool-Aid Man had been stabbed, and their prize pot grows to $106,000.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
16 Jan. 2026
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Assemble the dessert by pouring the batter into a prepared pan and cover with the crumb topping.—
Ella Field,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 June 2026
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The grounds crew got the tarp down just before the rain started pouring a few minutes later.—
Sarah Spencer,
AJC.com,
14 June 2026
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“Belching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belching. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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