ERUCT Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

eruct

verb

i-ˈrəkt

Definition of eruct

as in to eject

to violently throw out or off (something from within) he suddenly snapped and began eructing his repressed anger

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Oli Marmol was later ejected after sticking up for Rincon, who was making his MLB debut.

— Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol argued with plate umpire Doug Eddings and was ejected.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of eject

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The report said Evans first refused to give officers his name and then spit into one officer's face after being taken into custody.

— Dale Ellis, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026
Director Arielko Kotzer effectively created an AI feedback loop to see what a combination of tools would spit out.

— Brian Welk, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of spit

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In fact, Israel built its future wagering that the Palestinians violently displaced and expelled in the Nakba would eventually move on, assimilate, forget the depravity that ripped them from their land.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
The second drug, misoprostol, taken 24 to 48 hours later, causes the uterus to contract and dilates the cervix, which will expel the embryo.

— Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of expel

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Anak Krakatau has erupted since late ⁠on Friday, with volcanic ash detected at the airport early on Sunday, the ministry said in a statement.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026
As Morris hit the ground and the 57,000-plus yellow-and-green glad fans inside Autzen Stadium erupted, the Broncos’ fate was sealed.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of erupt

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The days of American backpackers jetting across Europe for $20 per ticket on Ryanair could be ending soon—according to Ryanair.

— Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2026
Such is the type of clientele usually jetting off to this northern corner of Madagascar, which is so remote that Miavana's island base, Nosy Ankao, is only reachable by helicopter from the Nosy Be or Diego-Suárez airports.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of jet

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Neutral hydrogen emits a faint radio signal that astronomers call the 21-centimeter line.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 4 Sep. 2026
If the threat persists, the snake may bite its opponent, coil around it, and emit a foul-smelling secretion from its anal glands.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of emit

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However, Ormund is sickened by the blood spurting in his eyes, and Roddy turns the tables, using his remaining hand to stick a knife well into Ormund's backside.

— Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026
Once opened, check for foul odors, cloudiness, or spurting liquid when opening.

— Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 13 July 2026

Definition of spurt

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Later, Omar Marmoush failed to release Andy Robertson on the overlap, with Mohammed Kudus waiting unmarked for a ball in the middle.

— Stuart James, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Lynx masters terrain DEEP Robotics has released new footage showing its Lynx wheel-legged robot navigating a harsh red desert terrain, highlighting the machine’s ability to operate across loose sand, steep slopes, and uneven ground.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026

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