erupted; erupting; erupts
1
a(1)
: to burst from limits or restraint
(2)
of a tooth
: to emerge through the gum
b
: to force out or release suddenly and often violently something (such as lava or steam) that is pent up
c
: to become active or violent especially suddenly : break forth
war could erupt at any moment
the audience erupted in applause
2
: to break out with or as if with a skin eruption
: to force out or release usually suddenly and violently
a volcano erupting lava and ash
Examples of erupt in a Sentence
The volcano erupted with tremendous force.
A bitter dispute has erupted among the members of the team.
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Violent riots erupted across the U.K. after the attack, in which mosques and migrant accommodation were largely targeted.
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Callum Sutherland, Time, 27 May 2025
Kirst, who did not notch a goal or an assist in the team’s 11-9 win against No. 5 seed Penn State on Saturday, erupted for game highs in both goals (six) and points (seven).
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 26 May 2025
The volcano is also located in the national park and last erupted in 2022.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 26 May 2025
But after most fans filed out of the stadium, some San Diego supporters appeared to approach the visitors’ section, and multiple fistfights erupted — some dangerously close to the railing above the lower bowl.
—Mark Zeigler, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2025
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Callum Sutherland, Time, 27 May 2025
Kirst, who did not notch a goal or an assist in the team’s 11-9 win against No. 5 seed Penn State on Saturday, erupted for game highs in both goals (six) and points (seven).
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 26 May 2025
The volcano is also located in the national park and last erupted in 2022.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 26 May 2025
But after most fans filed out of the stadium, some San Diego supporters appeared to approach the visitors’ section, and multiple fistfights erupted — some dangerously close to the railing above the lower bowl.
—Mark Zeigler, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2025
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“Erupt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/erupt. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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