Thesaurus results for EBULLITIONS

ebullitions

noun

plural of ebullition

as in outbursts

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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Noun

But her mental instability was becoming increasingly apparent, leading to outbursts at work and home.

— Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 21 Sep. 2026
But foreigners have also experienced sporadic outbursts of xenophobic violence.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of outbursts

Noun

But closer to the surface, the lower water pressure and the high temperatures of volcanic material can cause violent explosions.

— Yook Ji Hun, ArsTechnica, 23 Sep. 2026
Shortly after the explosions at Hiroshima and Nagasaki, media archives show there was a mix of public reassurance, worry, and debate over international nuclear governance.

— J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of explosions

Noun

Movement research has long shown that even brief bursts increase circulation and prompt the release of dopamine and serotonin, which is the neurochemistry behind why a five-minute walk or stretch break shifts mood.

— Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026
Even short bursts increase circulation, signal safety to the nervous system and prompt the release of dopamine and serotonin.

— Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of bursts

Noun

In the deep ocean, high water pressure can suppress explosive volcanic activity, making eruptions less destructive.

— Yook Ji Hun, ArsTechnica, 23 Sep. 2026
The Best Travel Photography of 2023 From the wildebeest migration in Kenya and volcanic eruptions in Iceland to shamanic rituals in Siberia.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of eruptions

Noun

Lime green piping traced an aubergine silk skirt; flashes of acidic color appeared on necklines and linings.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026
They were rewarded by Kardashian’s arrival, clad in a formfitting tan midi dress with lace-up grommet detailing, triggering a storm of flashes and handshakes.

— Mary Wenthur, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of flashes

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Travel warnings have been issued through the week for North Carolina’s Outer Banks, including a threat of breaking waves topping 10 feet and gusts near 50 mph, according to the National Weather Service.

— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2026
Winds will be gusty out of the northeast at 10 to 25 mph with gusts over 30 mph possible.

— Steven Sosna, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026

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