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

That matters for scientists trying to spot signals from earthquakes, explosions, and human activity.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026
Poland’s prime minister warns Russia may target countries supporting Ukraine with hybrid attacks, while new drone explosions have heightened local fears.

— Claudia Ciobanu, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of explosions

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Launched in 2004, the $364-million observatory is designed to pivot quickly — as its name suggests — to capture gamma ray bursts, exploding stars and other fast-breaking cosmic action.

— Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
Launched in 2004, the $364 million observatory is designed to pivot quickly -- as its name suggests -- to capture gamma ray bursts, exploding stars and other fast-breaking cosmic action.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 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

Dementia patients’ flashes of lucidity are offering hope to scientists and families.

— Jamie Ross, Washington Post, 25 Sep. 2026
The signal passes through a transistor controlled by the Arduino so that the flashes can be started and stopped at prescribed times.

— David Schneider, IEEE Spectrum, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of flashes

Noun

The nor'easter brought strong wind gusts and heavy rain to Massachusetts for a prolonged period, though the worst weather was in the southeastern part of the state.

— Neal Riley, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
Coastal officials continue to assess damage caused by the storm, which hit beaches with 50 mph gusts and 16 foot waves, forecasters said.

— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2026

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