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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
Tsunamis are generated by large disturbances, such as earthquakes, underwater landslides or volcanic eruptions.
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Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 30 July 2025
Landslides on Earth are the results of erosion, earthquakes or volcanic eruptions, but in theory also the shock waves of an asteroid impact could trigger the collapse of a cliff.
—David Bressan, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
There have been three major eruptions at Yellowstone, according to NPS.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 22 July 2025
The devastation following the volcano’s famous eruption in 79 CE is well-documented across multiple archeological sites at Pompeii, Herculaneum, and elsewhere.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 16 July 2025
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Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 30 July 2025
Landslides on Earth are the results of erosion, earthquakes or volcanic eruptions, but in theory also the shock waves of an asteroid impact could trigger the collapse of a cliff.
—David Bressan, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
There have been three major eruptions at Yellowstone, according to NPS.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 22 July 2025
The devastation following the volcano’s famous eruption in 79 CE is well-documented across multiple archeological sites at Pompeii, Herculaneum, and elsewhere.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eruption
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There's also been an explosion of machine identities, known as non-human identities (NHIs), that enterprises have to contend with.—
TK Keanini,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The rapper and actor, whose real name is Scott Mescudi, was subpoenaed by federal prosecutors and was required to testify against the Bad Boy Records founder in regards to a home invasion and car explosion allegedly linked to Combs.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
13 Aug. 2025
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This is why the enemies of cancel culture cannot help but compare the firing of Hollywood directors to witch hunts.—
Andrea Long Chu,
Vulture,
5 Aug. 2025
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Amid intensifying scrutiny over deteriorating employment figures, President Trump on Aug. 1 ordered the firing of Erika McEntarfer, the commissioner of the BLS.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
5 Aug. 2025
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As the other undefeated team, Canada outscored its three opponents 19-4, but had to rely on some third-period outbursts to run up those offensive numbers.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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This was no isolated outburst, but part of a broader effort to delegitimize conservative participation in academic life.—
Ilya Shapiro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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Love planet Venus will enter Leo on Aug. 25, adding a dazzling burst of glamour and passion, followed by harmonious aspects to Saturn, Uranus and Neptune on Aug. 25 and 26, making romantic themes equally grounding and liberating.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The display case, resembling two white doors opening up to reveal the whiskey, lights up, showing off the crystal bottle and a background of 99 decorative, gold bursts.—
Amanda Hancock,
The Courier-Journal,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Eruption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eruption. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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