spewed

past tense of spew

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of spewed 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 Unregulated textile factories, iron and steel mills, and Coca-Cola production and chemical plants spewed pollution into the air and water well into the mid-20th century. — Daliah Singer, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026 But to anyone who knew the actual facts, not reckless garbage spewed on the internet, the result of the process was never in doubt. — Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026 Back in August, a massive leak in El Reno, Oklahoma spewed close to four million gallons of local water into the ground, forcing the city into an unofficial stand-still. — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 10 Sep. 2026 As Kimbrel got set to face Marlins first baseman Kyle Stowers, the right-hander crouched near the mound as liquid spewed from his mouth before the broadcast camera cut away. — Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 Earth’s moon—which also has the advantage of being 50 percent larger than Pluto and of having volcanoes that once spewed actual lava instead of mere water—fully deserves planethood by these very same metrics. — Mike Brown, Scientific American, 24 Aug. 2026 Early Tuesday morning, the volcano spewed lava that reached a height of about 300 meters (984 feet), triggering red alerts, evacuations, a highway’s closure, and the suspension of classes in three departments. — ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026 The contamination was eventually tied to a smelter and factories that spewed lead dust for over a century. — Chris Bowling, ProPublica, 4 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spewed
Verb
  • In 2025 the hyperscalers alone poured more than $300 billion into data centers, chips, and grid capacity, and that spend is doing real work in the top-line growth figures.
    — Stephen Messer, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • George poured in 38 points on 12-of-21 shooting from the floor, including 7-of-12 from beyond the arc.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Widespread violence erupted across France over the weekend, as rioters and looters ransacked storefronts, clashed with police and set fire to municipal buildings.
    — Max Butterworth, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Demonstrations erupted into riots on Saturday, with almost 2,400 people arrested, shops looted or damaged and buildings covered in graffiti as violent groups clashed with police in cities across the country, according to the interior ministry.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • On the way home from swim lessons, Brooklyn vomited all over the back seat.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
  • In June, Clark vomited at halftime during a game against the Atlanta Dream, which the Fever went on to win.
    — Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The first two became NFL running backs, while Bailey rushed for over 1,000 yards in 2023.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The woman was still inside the vehicle when the officers rushed to help.
    — Brady Halbleib, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Both occupants were ejected from the vehicle onto the road, according to the crash log.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Then, safety Zechariah Poyser was ejected for targeting on FSU quarterback Ashton Daniels.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The American Civil Liberties Union sued in February, alleging officers hurled racial epithets, acted violently, and largely withheld food, water, bathrooms and medical care.
    — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The allegations hurled by state officials against Orange County were based on flat-out lies.
    — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • In response, the Republican majority expelled Pearson and Jones.
    — Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Director Robert Eggers delivers a taut, terrifying period piece with this tale of a 17th-century New England family expelled from their village and stalked by a witch — a movie that also put the then-fledgling studio A24 on the map.
    — David Faris, TheWeek, 20 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The pouches do not require spitting and are sold in multiple flavors, such as coffee, mint, fruit and seasonal options like pumpkin spice.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Gardner-Johnson, who won a Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles, appeared to spit in the direction of Raiders tight end Brock Bowers.
    — Chantz Martin OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026

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“Spewed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spewed. Accessed 25 Oct. 2026.

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