effervesce

verb

Definition of effervescenext
as in to bubble

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Recent Examples of effervesce Sulfur dioxide, which effervesces from active volcanic vents and craters, reacts with sunlight, moisture, particulate and oxygen to produce clouds of fine particles. — Maya Wei-Haas, Smithsonian, 25 May 2018 For decades, when not effervescing over royal weddings and births, the tabloids have castigated the royals as lazy, frumpy, dissipated or self-indulgent. — Lisa Ryan, The Cut, 2 May 2018 Siphons charge the cocktails with CO2, which change their texture, making the flavors effervesce and pop. — Lauren Le Vine, Redbook, 28 June 2013
Recent Examples of Synonyms for effervesce
bubble
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  • The backlash comes as anti-immigrant sentiments bubble to the surface in some parts of the country – despite the number of migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats falling to its lowest level since 2020, according to the Home Office.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Try to grab a seat around the bubbling water fountain/fire pit, order a frozen strawberry daiquiri or Blue Hawaiian, and enjoy some quality people watching.
    — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 10 Sep. 2026
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