ERUPTIONS Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

eruptions

noun

plural of eruption

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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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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implosions

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Recent Examples of eruptions However, eruptions and lava flows have been conspicuous by their absence. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2026 Together, these tools offered astronomers extraordinary insights into GRBs—extremely luminous eruptions that occur in distant galaxies when massive stars explode or collide, sometimes leaving behind neutron stars or black holes. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 4 Nov. 2026 The consultants were meant to serve as independent experts to mediate any disagreements within the agency over what to do about the wastewater eruptions, according to current and former commission officials. — Nick Bowlin, ProPublica, 27 Oct. 2026 Xu Fu and Ma Junsheng also play surrogate dads to Seif, whose increasingly violent eruptions threaten to change the course of his life more than once. — Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026 As of last month, 52 additional fountain eruptions had occurred, the most violent of which spewed lava over 400 meters into the air. — John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 9 Oct. 2026 Volcanologists could use the technology to map internal magma chambers and lava tubes to help predict eruptions. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026 The Best Travel Photography of 2023 From the wildebeest migration in Kenya and volcanic eruptions in Iceland to shamanic rituals in Siberia. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026

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Noun

Iranian state media reported explosions being heard on the islands of Qeshm and Hengam in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, and in the nearby mainland area of Bandar Abbas.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026
But many of its test flights so far have ended in fiery explosions; its next test, Flight 15, is slated for mid-November.

— Ramin Skibba, Scientific American, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of explosions

Noun

The midterm elections come amid the unpopular war in Iran — a topic close to home for many veterans, and one that has spurred an increase in gas prices — and firings and departures of military leaders under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

— Ryan Ottignon, Washington Post, 31 Oct. 2026
These firings are the latest chapter in a vast project of eliminating, ignoring, and replacing scientific advisory committees.

— C. Joseph Ross Daval, STAT, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of firings

Noun

So far, there’s been little evidence of a more general relationship between gamma-ray outbursts and neutrino detections.

— Yjan Gordon, The Conversation, 30 Oct. 2026
The fines could be rescinded if the coaches avoid sideline outbursts for the rest of the season, as the league calls for more civil interactions between coaches, players and officials.

— Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of outbursts

Noun

The electrical system provides the high bursts of power needed for vertical take-offs and landings, while the fuel engine sustains long-range cruising.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
This nebula, called the Red Spider Nebula, is scuttling around space while its central star, glowing bright red in the middle, ejects bursts of gas and dust.

— Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of bursts

Noun

But despite flashes throughout the year, like a 16-point showing in a win over Providence or putting up 17 points and six rebounds in a blowout win of Kansas State, Lampkin’s production dropped across the board.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Nov. 2026
The Jets have shown flashes of improvement from his 3-14 debut season, but those flashes haven’t produced consistent results.

— Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026

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