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
Both agencies agree there is a chance for additional M flares and maybe even X-class eruptions over the coming days as sunspot regions AR4436 and AR4432 continue to evolve.
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Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 11 May 2026
The search operation that involved more than 100 personnel supported by drones resumed early Saturday, focusing on a 700 square-meter (7,500 square-foot) area where clues were found during earlier searches, despite hazardous terrain and continuing eruptions, according to Ramdani.
—ABC News, 9 May 2026
The search operation, involving more than 100 personnel supported by drones, resumed early Saturday, focusing on a 7,500-square-foot area where clues were found during earlier searches, despite hazardous terrain and continuing eruptions, according to Ramdani.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
The three victims' bodies remain on the volcano, with ongoing eruptions and difficult terrain preventing them from being evacuated by rescue teams, Pasaribu said.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
Forecasting eruptions is a big ask because volcanoes cannot be reduced to simple models.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 May 2026
According to the organization, Dukono had seen a significant increase in explosive magmatic eruptions since March this year.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
Following months of earthquakes and eruptions, a lava dome collapsed on Mount Unzen in Japan.
—USA Today, 6 May 2026
The eruptions – yours, the partner’s – suggest that there’s a lot that’s been simmering underneath your interactions.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 11 May 2026
The search operation that involved more than 100 personnel supported by drones resumed early Saturday, focusing on a 700 square-meter (7,500 square-foot) area where clues were found during earlier searches, despite hazardous terrain and continuing eruptions, according to Ramdani.
—ABC News, 9 May 2026
The search operation, involving more than 100 personnel supported by drones, resumed early Saturday, focusing on a 7,500-square-foot area where clues were found during earlier searches, despite hazardous terrain and continuing eruptions, according to Ramdani.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
The three victims' bodies remain on the volcano, with ongoing eruptions and difficult terrain preventing them from being evacuated by rescue teams, Pasaribu said.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
Forecasting eruptions is a big ask because volcanoes cannot be reduced to simple models.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 May 2026
According to the organization, Dukono had seen a significant increase in explosive magmatic eruptions since March this year.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
Following months of earthquakes and eruptions, a lava dome collapsed on Mount Unzen in Japan.
—USA Today, 6 May 2026
The eruptions – yours, the partner’s – suggest that there’s a lot that’s been simmering underneath your interactions.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eruptions
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Use of inert bombs – or bombs with a small yield – could explain the lack of a large explosions or secondary blasts that an explosive warhead could cause, analysts said.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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The first of these explosions was spotted in 2018, and only 14 have been detected since, leading to a solid mystery for astronomers.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
8 May 2026
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Resignations, firings and transfers reduced the 36-person section to two.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
1 May 2026
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The distinguished scientists and engineers who made up the National Science Board did not know the firings were coming.—
Caroline Wagner,
The Conversation,
30 Apr. 2026
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At 11 years old, after a series of violent outbursts, she was diagnosed with schizophrenia.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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As a high-functioning alcoholic whose outbursts manifest as a kaiju on the other side of the world, Hathaway delivers one of her most limber performances in the darkly comic Colossal.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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Scientists at Stanford found that biological aging accelerates in two distinct bursts, once around age 44 and again around 60, making the 30s and 40s a critical window for intervention.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
6 May 2026
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In fact, when experienced in short bursts, stress can be beneficial by increasing focus, improving performance and preparing the body to handle challenges.—
Danielle Wilhour,
The Conversation,
5 May 2026
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As the road cut through a jagged pitch of mountains on the 30-minute drive from Figari South Corsica airport, rhythmic flashes of the glittering sea and lush, wild terrain flickered at every turn.—
Rebekah Peppler,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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The Artemis 2 astronauts remained vigilant while zipping around the far side of the moon last month, on the ready to record meteoroid impact flashes on the lunar landscape.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
8 May 2026
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“Eruptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eruptions. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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