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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
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Recent Examples of eruption
Iran’s mentors were naturally taken aback by the volcanic eruption of popular anti-Americanism in the country in 1978.
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Wyatt Williams, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026
Similar eruptions followed later in the year, and again in 2026, including appearing to curse at spectators in March after her Indian Wells title defence ended after just two matches.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Olynyk played four seasons with the Celtics — a tenure best remembered for his 26-point eruption in Game 7 of the 2017 East semis against Washington — and has appeared in games for eight NBA franchises.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 1 June 2026
While the meteor caused an eruption across Massachusetts, it was seen falling in nearby states before the explosion.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 1 June 2026
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Wyatt Williams, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026
Similar eruptions followed later in the year, and again in 2026, including appearing to curse at spectators in March after her Indian Wells title defence ended after just two matches.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Olynyk played four seasons with the Celtics — a tenure best remembered for his 26-point eruption in Game 7 of the 2017 East semis against Washington — and has appeared in games for eight NBA franchises.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 1 June 2026
While the meteor caused an eruption across Massachusetts, it was seen falling in nearby states before the explosion.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eruption
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With Blue Origin grounded until the source of the explosion can be determined, the pad can be repaired, and a new New Glenn can be readied for flight, NASA’s—and America’s—lunar dreams rest on the potentially wobbly shoulders of Starship.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
12 June 2026
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The second of two launches on the day, and both a day after the Blue Origin New Glenn static fire explosion at Launch Complex 36, which was 6 miles to the south.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2026
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Pelley heard those comments, evidently for the first time, during his emotional first interview after the firing.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 June 2026
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In this particular moment, this summer, there has been a severe rupture, and that's partly because of the way that these firings were carried out.—
Zulekha Nathoo,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Brown, who entered the courtroom wearing a black and gray jumpsuit and orange shackles on his hands and feet, had multiple outbursts during the brief hearing Tuesday morning.—
Andy Buck,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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So count that inning as an outburst.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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Two setups from Pulisic, playmaking in bursts on the left wing, beating three Paraguay defenders during one sprint.—
Filip Bondy,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2026
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The actress said that the show was inspired by her love of discussing personal topics in short bursts.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 June 2026
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“Eruption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eruption. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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