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
  • He was ousted from Dior and his namesake fashion house in 2011 following racist and antisemitic outbursts at a Paris bar.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
  • Therapy that helped him make friends and control outbursts caused by Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has nearly disappeared, Garcia said.
    — Larry Seward, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of outbursts
Noun
  • Residents described hearing explosions believed to be blasts from the old shells, authorities said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • If the gas nozzle became clogged or leaked, pockets of concentrated acetylene could build up and ignite, causing localized explosions.
    — Matthew MacConnell, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of explosions
Noun
  • Solar storms are energy bursts from the sun that can contribute to strong auroral showings, several of which occurred in 2024, when the sun reached the peak of its 11-year solar cycle, marking a 500-year high in auroral activity.
    — Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Both of these carry the signatures of creative openings, bursts of genius, and new ideas being generated.
    — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026
Definition of bursts
Noun
  • That means a huge number of eruptions happen mostly out of sight.
    — Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 31 July 2026
  • The current series of Kilauea eruptions began in December 2024.
    — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 29 July 2026
Definition of eruptions
Noun
  • Noel Washington of Sherman Oaks Notre Dame showed flashes of brilliance as a sophomore.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Now, the Dolphins need those flashes to become consistent production.
    — Tyler M. Carmona July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Definition of flashes
Noun
  • Residents can expect winds to be west to northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph and minimum humidity 10 to 15%.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Fire crews from Southern California have been dispatched to help battle more than a dozen wildfires across Washington state that are being fueled by dry conditions and strong gusts.
    — Jessica Hullinger, TheWeek, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of gusts
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