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
Researchers isolated phenomena including the El Niño weather phase, volcanic eruptions and solar irradiance.
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Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
These include El Niño, volcanic eruptions and the solar cycle, which influence temperatures in the short term, masking long-term changes.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
Advertisement The researchers of today’s study adjusted the data to account for short-term natural fluctuations in global temperature caused by factors like El Niño, volcanic eruptions, and solar cycles.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 6 Mar. 2026
According to the agency, temperature spikes that reach around 70 degrees Celsius (158 degrees Fahrenheit) are eruptions.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026
The eruptions began in early February.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 4 Mar. 2026
During the current 2026 cycle, officials have observed eruptions reaching 20 to 30 feet and lasting about two to three minutes each.
—Munis Raza, Interesting Engineering, 4 Mar. 2026
In the 1970s, the geyser erupted every 40 to 80 minutes, and in the 1980s and 1990s, the eruptions could last as long as 90 minutes and reach as high as 75 feet.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
In the 1980s and 1990s, some eruptions could last up to 90 minutes.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
These include El Niño, volcanic eruptions and the solar cycle, which influence temperatures in the short term, masking long-term changes.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
Advertisement The researchers of today’s study adjusted the data to account for short-term natural fluctuations in global temperature caused by factors like El Niño, volcanic eruptions, and solar cycles.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 6 Mar. 2026
According to the agency, temperature spikes that reach around 70 degrees Celsius (158 degrees Fahrenheit) are eruptions.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026
The eruptions began in early February.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 4 Mar. 2026
During the current 2026 cycle, officials have observed eruptions reaching 20 to 30 feet and lasting about two to three minutes each.
—Munis Raza, Interesting Engineering, 4 Mar. 2026
In the 1970s, the geyser erupted every 40 to 80 minutes, and in the 1980s and 1990s, the eruptions could last as long as 90 minutes and reach as high as 75 feet.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
In the 1980s and 1990s, some eruptions could last up to 90 minutes.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eruptions
Noun
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Multiple explosions were heard in Tehran, with blasts lighting up the sky and turning it orange, according to reports from the Iranian capital.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
7 Mar. 2026
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Grainy black-and-white videos show explosions destroying Iran’s ships, missiles and missile launchers.—
Susan Shelley,
Oc Register,
7 Mar. 2026
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But amid mass firings and shifting priorities, that role has waned.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Six months later, the initial fervor that motivated widespread firings seems remote.—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
4 Mar. 2026
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But recent outbursts of dissent in some regions including Tibet and Xinjiang prompted Beijing to crack down.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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And a big departure from 2025 when the Rangers managed eight first-inning outbursts of at least three runs on the way to ranking 22nd in runs for the season and 26th in OPS.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
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For a company built around celebration — Fourth of July backyard shows, wedding sendoffs and bursts of color in the sky — the routine has become an uneasy one.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Another displacement or weakening of the polar vortex is underway, which can allow bursts of Arctic air to spill into the Midwest and Northeast at times, according to AccuWeather lead long-range meteorologist Paul Pastelok.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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This season has been an improvement and there have been more regular flashes of his quality, but this was always the most likely outcome.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Ayton showed flashes of his talent against the Knicks by being more engaged.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Eruptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eruptions. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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