1
as in explosions
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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2
as in firings
the act or an instance of exploding
the eruption of the volcano Krakatoa was one of the most violent in global history
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Recent Examples of eruptions
Home to the volcanic eruptions that have been hitting headlines since 2023, the country’s geothermal power is on full display.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
Samples returned during the Apollo missions have linked this to higher concentrations of heat-producing radioactive elements such as thorium, whose decay likely fueled ancient volcanic eruptions, while much of the rest of the moon remained comparatively cooler.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Indonesia, a vast archipelago of more than 280 million people, sits on major seismic faults and is frequently hit by earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
And while many are extinct or dormant, two of them, Kīlauea and Mauna Loa, are still capable of destructive and deadly eruptions.
—Quanta Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
His other brother, Barry Voight, is a geologist who invented a formula to predict volcanic eruptions.
—Ryan Brennan
march 25, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
Other prominent arsenic peaks, alongside major sulfate peaks, likely indicate major volcanic events that align with records of 13th century eruptions recorded in Greenland and Antarctic ice cores.
—Nidhi Sharma, Popular Science, 13 Mar. 2026
Typically, eruptions shoot gases and particles into the air that reflect sunlight back into space and help cool the Earth.
—Lauren Sommer, NPR, 12 Mar. 2026
Hiking the craggy landscape of Pinnacles National Park, forged by volcanic eruptions so long ago, might leave one as famished as a California condor — which indeed call these badlands home.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
Samples returned during the Apollo missions have linked this to higher concentrations of heat-producing radioactive elements such as thorium, whose decay likely fueled ancient volcanic eruptions, while much of the rest of the moon remained comparatively cooler.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Indonesia, a vast archipelago of more than 280 million people, sits on major seismic faults and is frequently hit by earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
And while many are extinct or dormant, two of them, Kīlauea and Mauna Loa, are still capable of destructive and deadly eruptions.
—Quanta Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
His other brother, Barry Voight, is a geologist who invented a formula to predict volcanic eruptions.
—Ryan Brennan
march 25, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
Other prominent arsenic peaks, alongside major sulfate peaks, likely indicate major volcanic events that align with records of 13th century eruptions recorded in Greenland and Antarctic ice cores.
—Nidhi Sharma, Popular Science, 13 Mar. 2026
Typically, eruptions shoot gases and particles into the air that reflect sunlight back into space and help cool the Earth.
—Lauren Sommer, NPR, 12 Mar. 2026
Hiking the craggy landscape of Pinnacles National Park, forged by volcanic eruptions so long ago, might leave one as famished as a California condor — which indeed call these badlands home.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eruptions
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In California, with its history of wildfires often caused by arson or negligence, prosecutors have not shied away from filing criminal charges, including murder, against people suspected of starting blazes or explosions, Taylor said.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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If such rockets could be launched at sea, then explosions would be less of an issue for neighbouring population centers.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Apr. 2026
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The last of those engine firings is due to take place April 10, about five hours before the final push through Earth's atmosphere begins.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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Many say these chiefs were doing exceptional work in the community to improve public safety, and believe their firings are a result of speaking out against the city manager.—
Gabriela Vidal,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Trump’s outbursts bespoke the frustration of a thoroughly incompetent ruler who began a war with no plan for how to conduct or conclude it and was unprepared for Iran’s resistance.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
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It’s been nearly two months since the BAFTA Film Awards were upended by a series of profoundly upsetting outbursts during the February ceremony.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
8 Apr. 2026
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The American Beauty rose is a climbing rose that adds bursts of color to your fence.—
Claudia Guthrie,
The Spruce,
9 Apr. 2026
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The first of these—a cult favorite among writers, particularly youngish women writers—put Lemann on the map as a singular stylist, capable of crystalline insights into the miscreants and oddballs of the American South and great bursts of unrestrained sentiment.—
Brandy Jensen,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 2026
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Women suffering through the hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes and sleep problems that can come with menopause — all while looking in the mirror and noticing signs of aging — are being bombarded with products.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Missouri showed flashes of becoming a competitive SEC team, particularly on offensively, but struggled to sustain success against deeper opponents.—
Aaron Segal,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Eruptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eruptions. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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