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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Last year, "Gen Z" protests erupted, with young people arguing the state was failing to tackle crime, corruption and inequality.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Nuclear facilities have also been hit in the war that erupted on February 28.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Protests erupted last month outside an immigrant detention facility in New Jersey after detainees launched a hunger and labor strike over what they called inhumane conditions such as rotten food and medical neglect.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

If Weiss’ track record at CBS holds — ratings are down at the “Evening News,” chaos has erupted at the morning shows, CBS Radio has been shuttered — the numbers will follow.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

A sudden burst of barking erupted as soon as the dogs saw us coming.

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence