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

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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 The current series of Kilauea eruptions began in December 2024. — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 29 July 2026 The results may help improve hazard assessments in Sicily, where Etna eruptions threaten adjacent communities. — Refractor, 27 July 2026 Those insights could help scientists better understand ancient volcanism on Mars, Venus, and Earth's moon, whose landscapes were shaped by massive eruptions billions of years ago. — Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 24 July 2026 However, this potential sky show isn’t a result of a coronal mass ejection (CME), the intense solar eruptions responsible for some of the most widespread aurora events in recent years. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026 Francesco was known to be an alchemist who experimented with chemical substances, which could explain the skin eruptions, Giuffra added. — Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 15 July 2026 Because of its location, Goma has been affected by eruptions of Nyiragongo. — Chinatsu Tsuji, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 July 2026 Drone mapping system for volcanic eruptions Volcanoes release massive amounts of carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide as rising magma experiences a drop in pressure. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eruptions
  1. explosions
  2. firings
  3. outbursts
  4. bursts
  5. flashes
Noun
  • One of the most devastating explosions ever on the planet—the 1945 atomic bombing of Hiroshima—created a metallic material that was never seen before in a lab or nature.
    — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 29 July 2026
  • The Perseid meteor shower is also known for its fireballs — explosions of light and color that last longer than a typical meteor streak.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of explosions
Noun
  • Pelley was shown the door with cause after confronting management over the firings at a June 1 meeting.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2026
  • The cuts include some firings, but mostly sending intelligence officials from other agencies who have been assigned to work at ODNI, such as the CIA, back to their primary jobs, according to The Washington Post.
    — Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of firings
Noun
  • Moreover, these outbursts regularly occur whenever Black people are cast in popular feature films and series.
    — Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026
  • The family routinely visits the site, a tradition that’s often the cause of emotional outbursts.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 24 July 2026
Definition of outbursts
Noun
  • Adding short bursts of intensity to your walks can improve your cardiovascular fitness without overhauling your routine.
    — Jenessa Connor, Health, 21 July 2026
  • Blue raspberry popping boba pearls add colorful bursts of sweet-tart flavor.
    — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 21 July 2026
Definition of bursts
Noun
  • With concerns at cornerback and on the edge to start the season, Van Ness can ease the worries of fans and perhaps even the team by turning those flashes into consistent production with the team’s best player sidelined.
    — Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 27 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, the Brunson couple walked right through the front door, as camera flashes lit up the area right away.
    — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of flashes

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