Synonyms of eruptions

eruptions

noun

plural of eruption

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• explosions
• outbursts
• bursts
• flashes
• gusts
• blazes
• flares
• spasms
• gales
• paroxysms
• storms
• flushes
• frenzies
• agonies
• fits
• flare-ups
• ebullitions
• gushes
• rages
• tantrums
• blowups
• raptures
• ecstasies
• transports
• firestorms
• deliriums
• grouches
• furors

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• explosions
• firings
• blasts
• detonations
• outbursts
• bursts
• blowups
• shootings
• blowouts
• booms
• discharges
• flare-ups
• bangs
• airbursts
• pops
• groundbursts

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• implosions

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of eruptions

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

The area remains geologically active, so the landscape is ever-changing and tectonic forces are expected to produce future eruptions. — Josh Laskin, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026

Several of these eruptions were accompanied by coronal mass ejections (CMEs) that appear to be at least partially Earth-directed. — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 2 July 2026

The most powerful solar flares are X-class solar flares, and forecasters at NOAA observed one of these eruptions on Tuesday. — Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

In the months after Assad’s fall in Syria, there were several eruptions of violence between groups loyal and opposed to al-Sharaa that spiraled into sectarian revenge attacks, in which Sunni Islamist fighters affiliated with the new government carried out attacks on Alawite and Druze civilians. — ABC News, 28 June 2026

The hotel staff can help direct you to info about eruptions, closures, and options for outdoor experiences. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 June 2026

During The Great Dying, massive volcanic eruptions triggered catastrophic climate changes that altered the planet’s entire biosphere. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 18 June 2026

Despite decades of searching, scientists could only gather clues of wind eruptions dating back more than 20,000 years but none more recent. — Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 16 June 2026