as in outburst
a sudden intense expression of strong feeling
the earsplitting ebullition of the fans following the from-the-jaws-of-defeat victory
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Recent Examples of ebullition
The labor unrest has been fueled by the confluence of the pandemic and an ebullition of streaming platforms thirsting for hot new shows and films.
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Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2021
The bossa nova era was one of two great, creative ebullitions in 20th-century Brazil.
—The Economist, 11 July 2019
Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2021
The bossa nova era was one of two great, creative ebullitions in 20th-century Brazil.
—The Economist, 11 July 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ebullition
Noun
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Mention that season, and most cite his 56-point outburst against Annapolis Area Christian School.—
Sam Cohn,
Baltimore Sun,
25 June 2025
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Anyone else want to torture me with an outburst at this very moment?—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
24 June 2025
Noun
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No one was injured in the explosion, which rained debris on the beaches of the northern Mexican state of Tamaulipas.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 June 2025
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Like Squid Game, Dead Set juxtaposes familiar cultural symbols and settings with grim, inevitable explosions of blood, straddling the line between twisted, compelling drama and a sobering reminder of violence lurking in our present society.—
Rory Doherty,
Time,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Pride Month tends to arrive in a confetti burst of color.—
Sophia Bush,
Time,
20 June 2025
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In a burst of architectural brilliance, a pair of striking glass hallways connect the two wings of the main house, one spotlighting views of a cascading creek and the other lush landscaping.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2025
Noun
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The eruption is flowing into a remote area of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
20 June 2025
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Intense enough to ionize Earth's upper atmosphere, the eruption caused a shortwave radio blackout centered over the Pacific Ocean.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
20 June 2025
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While Manning did show flashes during his limited playing time over the past couple of seasons, former college football coach Steve Spurrier doesn't appear ready to buy the hype surrounding the young quarterback.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
25 June 2025
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Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2025
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The fire occurred on a breezy spring day, with strong gusts blowing from west to east, pushing flames and thick black smoke along the pier toward the shore.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 June 2025
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One strong gust of wind can be enough to flip one of these trailers onto its side.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
22 June 2025
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“Ebullition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ebullition. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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