erupted; erupting; erupts
1
a(1)
: to burst from limits or restraint
(2)
of a tooth
: to emerge through the gum
b
: to force out or release suddenly and often violently something (such as lava or steam) that is pent up
c
: to become active or violent especially suddenly : break forth
war could erupt at any moment
the audience erupted in applause
2
: to break out with or as if with a skin eruption
: to force out or release usually suddenly and violently
a volcano erupting lava and ash
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Examples of erupt in a Sentence
The volcano erupted with tremendous force.
A bitter dispute has erupted among the members of the team.
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Yet social media algorithms crave controversy to drive clicks and engagement, so online forums erupted with fans complaining about the change.
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Robert Niles, Orange County Register, 19 Nov. 2024
The room of people, which includes Kylie's daughter Stormi and Kris Jenner's boyfriend Corey Gamble, erupts into laughter and then applauds her.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
The room erupted, and even the two-month-old baby beside me seemed to join in the excitement.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 18 Nov. 2024
Every once in a while, the internet will erupt in debate about whether Die Hard qualifies as a Christmas movie.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 17 Nov. 2024
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Robert Niles, Orange County Register, 19 Nov. 2024
The room of people, which includes Kylie's daughter Stormi and Kris Jenner's boyfriend Corey Gamble, erupts into laughter and then applauds her.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
The room erupted, and even the two-month-old baby beside me seemed to join in the excitement.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 18 Nov. 2024
Every once in a while, the internet will erupt in debate about whether Die Hard qualifies as a Christmas movie.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 17 Nov. 2024
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“Erupt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/erupt. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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