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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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Recent Examples of eruption
Solar flares are large eruptions of electromagnetic radiation from the sun, which could last from minutes to hours, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Space Weather Prediction Center.
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 3 Feb. 2026
As described in The Independent, a monstrous eruption of lava approximately 182 million years ago eliminated the abundant dinosaur population that once inhabited this picturesque region.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 1 Feb. 2026
Kilauea’s eruptions are Pele’s movements.
—Tommy Orange, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026
When the ash from volcanic eruptions reaches the top of Earth's atmosphere the moon can take on a blue hue.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 3 Feb. 2026
As described in The Independent, a monstrous eruption of lava approximately 182 million years ago eliminated the abundant dinosaur population that once inhabited this picturesque region.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 1 Feb. 2026
Kilauea’s eruptions are Pele’s movements.
—Tommy Orange, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026
When the ash from volcanic eruptions reaches the top of Earth's atmosphere the moon can take on a blue hue.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eruption
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In a news conference Friday, a spokesperson for the Pest County Police Headquarters said an explosion in one of the rooms likely caused the fire.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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Some parents told the Tribune that pandemic-era growth seems to have set off a snowball effect, fueled by an explosion of online and at-home learning resources.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Falcons finished 8-9, leading to the firings of coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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And Denver now marches head-on into the offseason, coming off a year of inconsistent offense that resulted in the firing of previous offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
7 Feb. 2026
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For his courtroom outbursts, Davis found Thompson in contempt of court and added a little more than four and a half years to his sentence.—
Monroe Trombly,
Louisville Courier Journal,
10 Feb. 2026
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Chicago answered, with Collin Sexton matching the 12-point outburst and getting enough help from Anfernee Simons and Jaden Ivey to grab a slim 31-27 edge.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The beloved Lip Sleeping Mask is a treat for lips thanks to a burst of coconut oil, shea butter, and murumuru seed butter that deliver serious moisture overnight.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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There will be a burst in there at some point.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Eruption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eruption. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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