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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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
Massive volcanic mudflows generated when eruptions melt the volcano’s extensive glaciers.
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 June 2026
Astronomers did spot evidence of past eruptions from Sgr A*, but had trouble detecting any current winds, Northwestern said.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Salina is known for colorful buildings and lush vineyards, Stromboli for its active volcano and lava eruptions, and Panarea for its upscale restaurants and yachting crowd.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
With multiple eruptions now under analysis, the chances of geomagnetic storm activity later this week are on the rise.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 3 June 2026
Similar eruptions followed later in the year, and again in 2026, including appearing to curse at spectators in March after her Indian Wells title defence ended after just two matches.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 2 June 2026
There’s a certain predictability to the plots in a Taylor Sheridan production — a kind of slow, relentless grind from crisis to crisis, punctuated by occasional eruptions of violence.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 29 May 2026
The Island of Hawaii features three famous volcanoes — Kilauea with its spectacular eruptions, Mauna Kea and its spectacular sunsets, and Mauna Loa, the world’s highest mountain when measured from its underwater base to the summit.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
So the material from underwater eruptions settles close to its source.
—Quanta Magazine, 26 May 2026
Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 June 2026
Astronomers did spot evidence of past eruptions from Sgr A*, but had trouble detecting any current winds, Northwestern said.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Salina is known for colorful buildings and lush vineyards, Stromboli for its active volcano and lava eruptions, and Panarea for its upscale restaurants and yachting crowd.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
With multiple eruptions now under analysis, the chances of geomagnetic storm activity later this week are on the rise.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 3 June 2026
Similar eruptions followed later in the year, and again in 2026, including appearing to curse at spectators in March after her Indian Wells title defence ended after just two matches.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 2 June 2026
There’s a certain predictability to the plots in a Taylor Sheridan production — a kind of slow, relentless grind from crisis to crisis, punctuated by occasional eruptions of violence.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 29 May 2026
The Island of Hawaii features three famous volcanoes — Kilauea with its spectacular eruptions, Mauna Kea and its spectacular sunsets, and Mauna Loa, the world’s highest mountain when measured from its underwater base to the summit.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
So the material from underwater eruptions settles close to its source.
—Quanta Magazine, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eruptions
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Perhaps alarmingly, the city’s air defenses appeared to be less active during the final wave of Russian strikes on Tuesday morning, with CNN producers hearing ongoing explosions, but not the sound of counter-systems firing.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Some were awakened by explosions; others pulled back their curtains in the early hours to see plumes of black smoke rising above the city.—
David Hickey,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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The allegations include racial harassment, discriminatory assignments, pay inequality, retaliation, failure to prevent discrimination and harassment, and unequal treatment in areas including discipline, promotions, firings, and constructive discharges.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 May 2026
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There’s no telling where the Red Sox would have been at this point if the firings hadn’t happened.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Brown, who entered the courtroom wearing a black and gray jumpsuit and orange shackles on his hands and feet, had multiple outbursts during the brief hearing Tuesday morning.—
Andy Buck,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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What to read next The major mission disrupters come in the form of meteor storms and outbursts, which see a dramatic increase in the quantity of interplanetary debris choking the Earth-moon environment.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
7 June 2026
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The device does not try to impress in short bursts.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Most radio-producing objects release bursts that last for mere seconds or less, but long-period radio transients, about a dozen of which are known, produce radio waves in bursts lasting from minutes to over an hour.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
2 June 2026
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Despite flashes of promise from some of the club’s young talent, victories have been difficult to come by, leaving fans searching for reasons to remain optimistic about the future and questioning the competence of rookie manager Tony Vitello.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Zach Collins also has showed flashes of ability but has struggled to stay healthy.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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“Eruptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eruptions. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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