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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ebullitions
  1. outbursts
  2. explosions
  3. bursts
  4. eruptions
  5. flashes
  6. gusts
Noun
  • So far, there’s been little evidence of a more general relationship between gamma-ray outbursts and neutrino detections.
    — Yjan Gordon, The Conversation, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The fines could be rescinded if the coaches avoid sideline outbursts for the rest of the season, as the league calls for more civil interactions between coaches, players and officials.
    — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of outbursts
Noun
  • Periods of paralyzing coldness are punctured by moments of passionate intensity; abject declarations of love and remorse follow savage explosions; then come the coercion, denials, gaslighting, and escalations.
    — Jamie Hood, New Yorker, 11 Nov. 2026
  • This is a process that scientists are keen to understand, as these explosions fling the heavy elements forged during the stars' lifetimes into surrounding galaxies.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of explosions
Noun
  • Powerful storms, intense winds, Arctic air, and even bursts of warmth all play a role in creating the complex weather pattern the region experiences.
    — Ahmad Bajjey, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Like most things in life, the key to being a better reader is likely small, regular doses, rather than sudden intense bursts pegged to major news events.
    — Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of bursts
Noun
  • However, eruptions and lava flows have been conspicuous by their absence.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Together, these tools offered astronomers extraordinary insights into GRBs—extremely luminous eruptions that occur in distant galaxies when massive stars explode or collide, sometimes leaving behind neutron stars or black holes.
    — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of eruptions
Noun
  • But despite flashes throughout the year, like a 16-point showing in a win over Providence or putting up 17 points and six rebounds in a blowout win of Kansas State, Lampkin’s production dropped across the board.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The Jets have shown flashes of improvement from his 3-14 debut season, but those flashes haven’t produced consistent results.
    — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of flashes
Noun
  • High temperatures are in the lower 60s with west to northwest wind gusts of 30–35 mph in the afternoon.
    — Andrew Kozak, CBS News, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Wind gusts of 30 to 45 mph are forecast in mountain areas, with widespread gusty winds expected across valleys and mountain communities.
    — City News Service, Daily News, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of gusts
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“Ebullitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ebullitions. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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