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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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"It's boring, but what can we do? We're in a jail," said Sameh, who came 10 days before the war erupted to get medical treatment for his son that was unavailable in Gaza.

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

When a panel of expert judges announced its pick for “Best Bagel,” the crowd erupted with a mix of elation and disbelief.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

Three people hiking on Indonesia's Mount Dukono have died after the volcano erupted on Friday morning.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

When the Palisades fire erupted, Vein sprang into action.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Suddenly the snow beneath the trees erupted, and several tall, white-clad figures surrounded them.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver