1
as in explosion
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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2
as in firing
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 eruption
Perhaps internal heat is causing a groundswell or triggering eruptions that pile material on the peak.
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Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Oct. 2024
Strong eruptions aimed at Earth can cause disturbances in the planet’s magnetic field, knocking out power grids and damaging infrastructure.
—Denise Chow, NBC News, 10 Oct. 2024
This clears the way for a jaw-dropping eruption from Khan, the sort of vocal bulldozing that Jackson, with his more delicate register, couldn’t match.
—Elias Leight, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
Last December, a surprise eruption at Mount Marapi in West Sumatra province killed two dozen climbers on their way up the up the nearly 9,480-foot mountain.
—Reuters, NBC News, 4 Nov. 2024
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Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Oct. 2024
Strong eruptions aimed at Earth can cause disturbances in the planet’s magnetic field, knocking out power grids and damaging infrastructure.
—Denise Chow, NBC News, 10 Oct. 2024
This clears the way for a jaw-dropping eruption from Khan, the sort of vocal bulldozing that Jackson, with his more delicate register, couldn’t match.
—Elias Leight, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
Last December, a surprise eruption at Mount Marapi in West Sumatra province killed two dozen climbers on their way up the up the nearly 9,480-foot mountain.
—Reuters, NBC News, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eruption
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Brazil’s Supreme Court was evacuated after two nearby explosions, stirring security concerns before the country hosts the G20 summit.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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But the new explosion of AI is just the latest development in a long line of technological evolution.Greg Brunk, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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This environment creates a cycle where neurodivergent individuals may withdraw further, providing more evidence for their firing.Shaun Arora, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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The reasons behind the firings were not immediately revealed, the Associated Press reported.Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
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Loading your audio article FORT COLLINS — After a violent outburst almost cost him everything, Avery Morrow was determined to get his life back on track.Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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Angry outbursts, a lack of motivation and poor eating habits may be signs of election stress that will put some people at higher risk for cardiovascular problems this week, experts and research suggest.Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Interval training is simply alternating between different short bursts of activity.Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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After an initial burst of excitement, a lot of those new toys aren’t seeing much playtime, experts say.Anna North, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024
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“Eruption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eruption. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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