Synonyms of erupted

erupted

verb

past tense of erupt

1

as in ejected

to violently throw out or off (something from within)

the volcano erupted clouds of poisonous gas and tons of hot ash

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ejected
• expelled
• emitted
• belched
• spit
• spewed
• spurted
• disgorged
• poured
• spouted
• released
• hurled
• fired
• jetted
• surged
• streamed
• eructed
• exhaled
• emanated
• issued
• sprang
• gushed
• heaved
• squirted
• tossed
• flung
• launched
• vented
• discharged
• cast
• shot
• pitched

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• contained
• shut (in or up)
• restrained
• bottled (up)

2

as in exploded

to develop suddenly and violently

a fire erupted, and flames soon engulfed the room

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exploded
• swelled
• broke out
• mounted
• burst (forth)
• flamed
• blazed (up)
• flared (up)
• skyrocketed
• proliferated
• mushroomed
• multiplied
• rocketed
• detonated
• ballooned
• snowballed
• waxed
• touched off
• burgeoned
• blew up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of erupted

There was a pause, as a room full of songwriters — the event was specifically for the Recording Academy’s Songwriters & Composers Wing — erupted into laughter. — Chris Willman, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026

The move further escalates a trade war with the United States' northern neighbor that erupted after negotiations between the two countries collapsed over the weekend. — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026

The Reichstag fire erupted in the German parliament four weeks after Adolf Hitler was sworn in as chancellor in 1933, and was used to justify a sweeping crackdown on political opponents and the suspension of civil liberties — ushering in Nazi rule. — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026

If any lingering question of home-court advantage persisted, it was made crystal clear in the final 30 seconds who had the biggest backing, as Barclays erupted in celebration of the Liberty’s game-winning plays down the stretch. — Annie Costabile, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026

The gunfire erupted while the game was underway, sending players and spectators from the area, according to reports from the scene. — Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026

More than 588 cubic miles (2,450 cubic kilometers) of volcanic material erupted during the VEI 8-scale event. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026

Colon came home on the two-out walk-off single, Kaufmann erupted and the Royals headed to the American League Divisional Series (ALDS) for the first time in nearly 30 years. — Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2026

After that, chaos erupted, with dozens of masked people swarming the business. — Lesley Marin, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026