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
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That leaves Maria to take matters into her own hands when the boy’s latest outburst lands meek would-be teacher’s pet Pauline (Nia Brown, another gifted first-timer) with a broken arm.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
24 Sep. 2025
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After the outburst, Wilcox apologized, but that moment remains unforgettable.—
Steve Helling,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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One officer on the scene advised reporters to move back, saying there was a small possibility of an explosion.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
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One officer on scene advised news media to move back, saying there was a small possibility of an explosion.—
Andrea May Sahouri,
Freep.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Is the attraction the fact that it's forbidden and only exists in these short bursts?—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
26 Sep. 2025
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Diet Coke is a low-calorie, sugar-free twist on the classic soda, and a burst of lime adds the perfect tangy twist.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
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There is only one surviving eyewitness account of the volcanic eruption that destroyed Pompeii and Herculaneum.—
Dana Goodyear,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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Similar tectonic settings along the Aleutian and Kamchatka subduction zones have produced both major earthquakes and volcanic eruptions in recent months.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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Be aware of hazards such as dead standing trees and flash flooding, and crews working on the recovery who may be present.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Localized flash flooding is possible in areas that receive the heaviest rainfall, with a low to medium likelihood.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
25 Sep. 2025
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Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 50 mph.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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Further north, footage filmed by a resident showed ferocious gusts of wind pelting tall trees in the Batanes province.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Ebullition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ebullition. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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