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erupted

VERB

give forth, eject with force

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appear blow up break out burst detonate explode flare up go off spew

STRONG

belch boil discharge emit eruct extravasate gush hurl jet rupture spit spout spurt vent vomit

WEAK

cast out pour forth throw off touch off

Antonyms

STRONG

be quiet

Example Sentences

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The criticism erupted after Nyongo's casting was revealed last week.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

In 1972, several SPEs erupted between the Apollo 16 and Apollo 17 Moon missions.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

The firestorm erupted in February when hospital operator PeaceHealth tried to replace Eugene Emergency Physicians with Atlanta-based ApolloMD at a Eugene-area hospital.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

The sold-out crowd at the Wiltern erupted the second Von hit the stage, but that was nothing compared to the deafening roar of screams and “We love you, Mike!” when Tyson walked out.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

The vertical eruption Mount St. Helens erupted out of its top as well as out its side.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone