Synonyms of eruption

eruption

noun

i-ˈrəp-shən 

1

as in explosion

a sudden intense expression of strong feeling

a great eruption of glee as it suddenly dawned on her that she had won

Synonyms & Similar Words

• explosion
• outburst
• burst
• flash
• blaze
• gust
• flare
• gale
• spasm
• paroxysm
• storm
• flush
• frenzy
• agony
• fit
• gush
• flare-up
• ebullition
• rage
• tantrum
• rapture
• transport
• ecstasy
• firestorm
• blowup
• delirium
• furor
• grouch

2

as in firing

the act or an instance of exploding

the eruption of the volcano Krakatoa was one of the most violent in global history

Synonyms & Similar Words

• explosion
• firing
• blast
• bursting
• detonation
• burst
• outburst
• blowup
• shooting
• blowout
• boom
• discharge
• pop
• flare-up
• bang
• airburst
• groundburst

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of eruption

Notably, Israel has appeared to stay out of the latest eruption of fighting, and Iran has not targeted Israel this week. — Khaled Wassef, CBS News, 10 July 2026

There have been years where the freefalls seem to span entire summers, but the Yankees are certainly hoping that’s not the case this time, and that Thursday’s eruption can provide some momentum with one last series to play before the All-Star break. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 9 July 2026

That shared energy—the crowd noise, the collective exhale, the spontaneous eruption—creates memory at a neurological level. — Jonathan Mallie, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

These intestinal eruptions usually last about a week, but can go on for two or more weeks, the CDC says, with dehydration being one of the most significant concerns. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 7 July 2026