1
as in pouring
to flow out in great quantities or with force
water spewing violently from the broken pipe
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2
as in erupting
to violently throw out or off (something from within)
a volcano spewing out lava
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3
as in vomiting
to discharge the contents of the stomach through the mouth
"I'm going to spew right here in the car if you don't pull over!" she wailed to her friend
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Recent Examples of spewing
Continue reading … HEATED EXCHANGE — GOP lawmaker accuses MS NOW host of spewing leftist talking points in fiery clash.
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FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
The families are also eager to take away Jones's platform for spewing such conspiracy theories.
—Tovia Smith, NPR, 20 Apr. 2026
Far from spewing indistinguishable babble, jackzebra and Bloodz Boi rap at the edge of meaning and expressivity, with lyrics that mine specific Chinese cultural references to express more universal feelings.
—James Gui, Pitchfork, 17 Apr. 2026
On top of spewing nitrogen dioxide, a gas that causes irreversible respiratory damage over time, the turbines emit a horrendous sound that’s made life miserable for locals.
—Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 16 Apr. 2026
Methane, the second-biggest contributor to climate change, is spewing into the atmosphere from the oil and gas industry, landfills and dairy farms.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Instead of making the caps vanish, the lightning bolt-spewing device merely duplicated them, dropping them in a nearby forest.
—Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026
Homelander’s propaganda-spewing mouthpiece Ashley (Colby Minifie) has also graduated from Vought CEO to Vice President of the United States.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
The results could one day help mitigate the problem of toxic dust spewing from the drying lake bed onto Salt Lake City—the Great Salt Lake’s bed is laced with arsenic, a toxic substance that, when people are exposed to it as dust, may cause cancers, respiratory problems and heart disease.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 31 Mar. 2026
FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
The families are also eager to take away Jones's platform for spewing such conspiracy theories.
—Tovia Smith, NPR, 20 Apr. 2026
Far from spewing indistinguishable babble, jackzebra and Bloodz Boi rap at the edge of meaning and expressivity, with lyrics that mine specific Chinese cultural references to express more universal feelings.
—James Gui, Pitchfork, 17 Apr. 2026
On top of spewing nitrogen dioxide, a gas that causes irreversible respiratory damage over time, the turbines emit a horrendous sound that’s made life miserable for locals.
—Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 16 Apr. 2026
Methane, the second-biggest contributor to climate change, is spewing into the atmosphere from the oil and gas industry, landfills and dairy farms.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Instead of making the caps vanish, the lightning bolt-spewing device merely duplicated them, dropping them in a nearby forest.
—Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026
Homelander’s propaganda-spewing mouthpiece Ashley (Colby Minifie) has also graduated from Vought CEO to Vice President of the United States.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
The results could one day help mitigate the problem of toxic dust spewing from the drying lake bed onto Salt Lake City—the Great Salt Lake’s bed is laced with arsenic, a toxic substance that, when people are exposed to it as dust, may cause cancers, respiratory problems and heart disease.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spewing
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Refilling your hummingbird feeder with Perky-Pet is as easy as pouring yourself a glass of water.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Apr. 2026
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Elsewhere in the room, one journalist could be seen pouring himself another glass of wine — perhaps understandable under the circumstances — and other guests apparently grabbed bottles on their way out.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Their breakthrough eventually came in the 76th minute, Nu Stadium erupting when German Berterame equalized into an open net following an easy rebound on Luis Suarez’s low drive.—
Julian Cardillo,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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Police recovered video surveillance of the shooting, which showed gunfire erupting from a red four-door Chevrolet.—
Gabriel San Román,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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If your dog is vomiting continuously, take your pet to the vet as soon as possible, The Bee reported.—
Stephanie Zappelli,
Sacbee.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Well, not stopping at one drink, or 10, and then vomiting on Katy's foot was the answer.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2026
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Wagner already missed 48 games during the regular season while working his way back from injury, and the caution surrounding his current calf strain is understandable given the risk associated with rushing that type of issue.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Let the conversation unfold without rushing to resolve it.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Pink Jet is an all-female flight crew on a mission as their bright pink Albatros fighter jet soars through the sky, spitting out pink smoke with pilots dressed in pink flight suits.—
Ashley Sharp,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Moving to the couple's bedroom, the HGTV star can be seen dropping clothes on the floor right in front of the hamper, before brushing her teeth in the bathroom and spitting out water all over the mirror.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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Six years later, in 2024, drone video capturing two teenagers hurling two trash cans filled with bottles and other waste over the side of their fishing boat in footage that went viral, leading to outrage both online and within the community.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Game 2 was a similar slog for the Mets’ offense, with flame-throwing Rockies starter Chase Dollander hurling seven shutout innings.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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But in a forecast that life in the Capitol was about to get very tough for Swalwell, even a number of Democrats were going public in recent days to support the idea of ejecting their colleague.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
The Hill,
13 Apr. 2026
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Investigators said the Jeep’s rear door was damaged and opened during the crash, ejecting a juvenile girl.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
10 Apr. 2026
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The workers reported black liquid expelling into the ditch.—
Arcelia Martin,
San Antonio Express-News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Their boneless design also enables unique movement — from crawling along the ocean floor to jetting through water by expelling it rapidly from their bodies.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Spewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spewing. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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