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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 volcano has erupted more than 200 times since last March.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

The scandal erupted in 2022 when the country's former spy boss filed a complaint with the police alleging that Ramaphosa had concealed the theft from beneath sofa cushions at his ranch.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

"When Dukono hasn't erupted for a few days, you have to be careful," he said, describing the eruption as "major" and "very strong".

From BBC • May 8, 2026

When the Palisades fire erupted, Vein sprang into action.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Another huge crack, almost like a tree splitting in half, erupted outside the cottage.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley