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as in ejected
to violently throw out or off (something from within)
the volcano erupted clouds of poisonous gas and tons of hot ash
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as in exploded
to develop suddenly and violently
a fire erupted, and flames soon engulfed the room
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Recent Examples of erupted
Instead, a wild, lengthy brawl erupted between the two bitter rivals, adding to this simmering feud.
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Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
The Jaguars led 43-41 going into the final period but the Grizzlies erupted for a 16-0 run to open a 57-43 advantage with about 3 1/2 minutes left in regulation.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
The ballroom crowd — filled with Ryan Coogler, Chloé Zhao, Chris Pine, Rob Lowe, Nia DaCosta, Tessa Thompson and more — erupted with laughter as Hawke rolled on with his audition tale.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 24 Jan. 2026
The shootout, captured on video by news helicopters and witnesses, erupted Wednesday afternoon after the suspect crashed his car near Julian Street and Notre Dame Avenue, next to the offramp of Highway 87 and seven blocks from City Hall.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
The Iranian government shut down internet access nationwide as the protests erupted, and that absence of a connection has kept Eyni and Khaki from sharing the news of the Oscar nomination with their protagonist, Shahverdi.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2026
The tragedy that erupted from the fireworks compound more than six months ago in Esparto continues to expose gaps and loopholes in a fireworks industry that lawmakers and authorities believed to have been heavily regulated for safety.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Shocking allegations have erupted from the Moore administration’s Department of Human Services surrounding an alleged scheme to intentionally maintain a high error rate in SNAP payments.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 11 Jan. 2026
Protests erupted last month among pockets of traders in Tehran over worsening economic and living conditions but have since grown into the largest anti-regime demonstrations to grip the country since 2022, when the death in custody of Mahsa Amini triggered nationwide anger and mass protests.
—Arsalan Shahla, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2026
Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
The Jaguars led 43-41 going into the final period but the Grizzlies erupted for a 16-0 run to open a 57-43 advantage with about 3 1/2 minutes left in regulation.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
The ballroom crowd — filled with Ryan Coogler, Chloé Zhao, Chris Pine, Rob Lowe, Nia DaCosta, Tessa Thompson and more — erupted with laughter as Hawke rolled on with his audition tale.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 24 Jan. 2026
The shootout, captured on video by news helicopters and witnesses, erupted Wednesday afternoon after the suspect crashed his car near Julian Street and Notre Dame Avenue, next to the offramp of Highway 87 and seven blocks from City Hall.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
The Iranian government shut down internet access nationwide as the protests erupted, and that absence of a connection has kept Eyni and Khaki from sharing the news of the Oscar nomination with their protagonist, Shahverdi.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2026
The tragedy that erupted from the fireworks compound more than six months ago in Esparto continues to expose gaps and loopholes in a fireworks industry that lawmakers and authorities believed to have been heavily regulated for safety.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Shocking allegations have erupted from the Moore administration’s Department of Human Services surrounding an alleged scheme to intentionally maintain a high error rate in SNAP payments.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 11 Jan. 2026
Protests erupted last month among pockets of traders in Tehran over worsening economic and living conditions but have since grown into the largest anti-regime demonstrations to grip the country since 2022, when the death in custody of Mahsa Amini triggered nationwide anger and mass protests.
—Arsalan Shahla, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for erupted
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The Nissan overturned and crashed into a guardrail along the freeway, which ejected the passenger onto the freeway.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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The motorcyclist was ejected and died at the scene of the crash, CHP Officer Jasmine Lopez said.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Though the popularity of Black hairstyles like braids has exploded over the past three decades, braids in all of their diverse presentations are more than a stylish hair trend.—
Ambreia Meadows-Fernandez,
Parents,
30 Jan. 2026
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Zverev exploded in anger believing that Alcaraz was suffering only from cramp, and so should not have received a full timeout.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Soon, Damsky was suspended, then expelled.—
Conor Friedersdorf,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2026
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In October, the ruling Communist Party expelled He Weidong, the other vice chair of the military commission, and replaced him with commission member Zhang Shengmin.—
Janis Mackey Frayer,
NBC news,
26 Jan. 2026
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Local media reported the liquid had an orange color and emitted a strong vinegar-like odor.—
Philip Wang,
Time,
28 Jan. 2026
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So many names for nonpersons, emitted with such ease!—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
24 Jan. 2026
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The nearby fire department rushed by boat to the crash site and were assisted by a private tug boat that helped douse the fire that belched black smoke from the barge, said Alton Deputy Fire Chief Matt Fischer.—
Jesse Bedayn,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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The Texas Department of Public Safety said in a statement that officers arrested two people and used pepper balls after protesters did not heed orders to disperse, adding that demonstrators also breached a protest area and spit on officers.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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The video shows Pretti yelling at a federal agent’s vehicle and appearing to spit into the car.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Earlier research has suggested that pregnant women's exposure to air pollution more broadly, including smog spewed by vehicles, smoke stacks and lead, may be linked to the developmental disorder.—
Berkeley Lovelace Jr,
NBC news,
20 Jan. 2026
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Firefighters worked to put out the fire, which video shows spewed heavy flames.—
Kristie Keleshian,
CBS News,
21 Dec. 2025
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By the time Journalism and jockey Umberto Rispoli began passing other horses and taking aim at Fierceness with the rally that had won him the Santa Anita Derby, Preakness and Haskell Stakes, the leader had spurted clear by 2-1/2 lengths turning into the homestretch.—
Kevin Modesti,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
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The supporters’ handheld smoke bombs spurted plumes of royal blue, the apparatus and color foreign to the home stadium of the orange and black Giants.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
24 Aug. 2025
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“Erupted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erupted. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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