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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
Authorities in Pakistan said dozens of Afghan refugees who were waiting to return home from the northwestern Torkham border have been taken back to safer places following the eruption of clashes.
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ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
From there, head over to the Giant’s Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage site with stunning interlocking basalt stone columns that are the result of a volcanic fissure eruption that took place in the Paleogene period (around 60 million years ago).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
The pair died in the 1991 Mount Unzen eruption but left behind two decades of footage from which this documentary is compiled.
—Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Feb. 2026
There is certifiably documentary material from 65 years ago incorporated into Tristan Forever, black and white footage shot in 1961 when a volcanic eruption forced the evacuation of all the island’s residents, who were relocated to the UK.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026
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ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
From there, head over to the Giant’s Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage site with stunning interlocking basalt stone columns that are the result of a volcanic fissure eruption that took place in the Paleogene period (around 60 million years ago).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
The pair died in the 1991 Mount Unzen eruption but left behind two decades of footage from which this documentary is compiled.
—Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Feb. 2026
There is certifiably documentary material from 65 years ago incorporated into Tristan Forever, black and white footage shot in 1961 when a volcanic eruption forced the evacuation of all the island’s residents, who were relocated to the UK.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eruption
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Besides the capital, explosions could be heard in other the cities, including Isfahan, Karaj, Kermanshah and Qom, according to Iranian state media.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Sure, The Adoration of the Earth, which opens the piece, begins with a quiet, eerie bassoon solo, but then there’s a violent explosion.—
Luis Palomares,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said only the state can decide whether to go to war or peace, and called on the Lebanese military to prevent the firing of projectiles and detain anyone involved.—
Jon Gambrell,
Fortune,
2 Mar. 2026
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The reform, which was approved Friday by Congress, grants employers greater flexibility in matters of hiring, firing, severance and collective bargaining and seeks to limit the historical power of unions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Ceremony organizers had warned audience members about the possibility of Tourette outbursts, and later apologized for Davidson’s comments.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
24 Feb. 2026
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There have been a number of outbursts in recent years from members of both parties.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Shrimp is a quick-cooking springtime favorite, and it is accompanied by a burst of flavors in this recipe, which incorporates a craveable herby dressing.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
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The burst was fueled by a pull-up jumper and a layup in a 14-second span by Howell.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Eruption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eruption. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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