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
After eruptions in the 18th century buried farmland under ash, growers adapted by digging large pits called hoyos.
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Emily Price, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Much of the production is supremely pleasant to listen to, but just as hazy and confused as the plot, splitting between spacey expanses of synth and dramatic eruptions.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 22 Jan. 2026
Supernovae can also compress interstellar gas around them, helping form new stars; black hole eruptions can do the same.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 22 Jan. 2026
After analyzing data collected by the Low Frequency Array (LOFAR) in the Netherlands and India’s Giant Meterwave Radio Telescope (uGMRT), researchers say there is undeniable evidence of multiple eruptions stretching deep into the universe’s past.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 15 Jan. 2026
The project has yielded some certainties and if repeated will allow the analysis of changes that eventually will help authorities make better decisions when eruptions occur.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Jan. 2026
The world often failed to use those political eruptions to actually improve the lot of the people in those countries.
—Jay Reddick, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
On top of that, cosmic rays and the Sun's own eruptions can upset electronics.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 4 Jan. 2026
Northern and southern lights The sun is expected to churn out more eruptions in 2026 that could lead to geomagnetic storms here on Earth, giving rise to stunning aurora.
—Marcia Dunn, Fortune, 28 Dec. 2025
Emily Price, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Much of the production is supremely pleasant to listen to, but just as hazy and confused as the plot, splitting between spacey expanses of synth and dramatic eruptions.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 22 Jan. 2026
Supernovae can also compress interstellar gas around them, helping form new stars; black hole eruptions can do the same.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 22 Jan. 2026
After analyzing data collected by the Low Frequency Array (LOFAR) in the Netherlands and India’s Giant Meterwave Radio Telescope (uGMRT), researchers say there is undeniable evidence of multiple eruptions stretching deep into the universe’s past.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 15 Jan. 2026
The project has yielded some certainties and if repeated will allow the analysis of changes that eventually will help authorities make better decisions when eruptions occur.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Jan. 2026
The world often failed to use those political eruptions to actually improve the lot of the people in those countries.
—Jay Reddick, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
On top of that, cosmic rays and the Sun's own eruptions can upset electronics.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 4 Jan. 2026
Northern and southern lights The sun is expected to churn out more eruptions in 2026 that could lead to geomagnetic storms here on Earth, giving rise to stunning aurora.
—Marcia Dunn, Fortune, 28 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eruptions
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Video footage that appeared to be taken at the scene captured loud blasts and the sky glowing following explosions that began around midnight and lasted about two hours in the area of Diori Hamani International Airport.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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Using a telescope at the Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory in Chile, the team also detected and studied more than 1,500 supernova explosions of a type that can be used to track the expansion history of the Universe.—
Nature magazine,
Scientific American,
31 Jan. 2026
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Do mass firings create an atmosphere of fear that impacts voting?—
Anne Applebaum,
The Atlantic,
30 Jan. 2026
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None of these coaches’ interviews, updates and hirings or firings happen in a vacuum.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
29 Jan. 2026
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These comments are not isolated outbursts.—
Andrew Weinstein,
Time,
28 Jan. 2026
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The film shows how Davidson, with the help of friends played by Maxine Peake and Peter Mullan — the latter who is nominated in BAFTA’s Supporting Actor category — learned how to try and control his outbursts.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
27 Jan. 2026
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The team layered multiple types of hydrogels, including water-rich, conductive materials, in a precise pattern that mimics the ionic processes electric eels use to produce bursts of electricity.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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At Café Pasqual’s, the James Beard Award-winning eatery in the heart of downtown, every dish bursts with the vibrant flavors of organic, farm-to-table ingredients.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Jan. 2026
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Darnold endured more growing pains during his rookie season but also showed flashes of excellence, including throwing three touchdown passes in a duel with Aaron Rodgers during an overtime loss to the Green Bay Packers.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
1 Feb. 2026
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Some signs of withdrawal from kratom might include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle/joint aches, restlessness, runny nose, excessive yawning, and hot or cold flashes.—
Gary Kirkilas II,
Boston Herald,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Eruptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eruptions. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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