bubbled

VERB

foam, froth up, especially with sound

Synonyms

STRONGEST

boil burble churn erupt fester gurgle gush percolate seep seethe simmer smolder sparkle stir trickle

STRONG

eddy effervesce fizz issue moil murmur ripple spume swash well

Antonyms

STRONGEST

be happy freeze

Example Sentences

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“It bubbled up into one big cauldron of discontent.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

But in January, a crucial internal AI resource battle bubbled to the surface during the company’s second-quarter’s earnings call.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

A theory known as Conformity Gate, that claimed a secret extra episode was yet to come, bubbled up on social media after the final episode was released earlier this month.

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2026

But Rivers has always been an emotional dude, and the feelings eventually bubbled forth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 15, 2025

The sound bubbled from the big man's lips.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda