as in outburst
a sudden intense expression of strong feeling
the earsplitting ebullition of the fans following the from-the-jaws-of-defeat victory
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Recent Examples of ebullition
The labor unrest has been fueled by the confluence of the pandemic and an ebullition of streaming platforms thirsting for hot new shows and films.
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Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2021
The bossa nova era was one of two great, creative ebullitions in 20th-century Brazil.
—The Economist, 11 July 2019
Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2021
The bossa nova era was one of two great, creative ebullitions in 20th-century Brazil.
—The Economist, 11 July 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ebullition
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Page Six reported that the 58-year-old television chef had an outburst on Thursday, January 16, while shopping at Eataly NYC Downtown.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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There have been more signs of progress over the last two weeks — Edwards scored 41 points thanks to a fourth-quarter outburst Monday in Washington — but consistency has yet to be achieved.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
14 Jan. 2025
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That 17-point explosion in the fourth quarter was the on-court highlight.—
William Guillory,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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While the fiery explosion is enough to make Emily and Matt believe that Chuck is dead, her ex-boyfriend and fellow agent Baron (Scott) believes otherwise.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
22 Jan. 2025
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But over eight half-hour episodes (including a finale that’s twice that length), those momentary bursts of magic feel all too fleeting.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2025
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That was no problem for Netflix as Back in Action wasn't just filmed at Pinewood but action sequences were also shot on London's river Thames and at its barrier which prevents the city from flooding and bursts open in the film.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes,
25 Jan. 2025
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Most associate Vesuvius with the 79 CE eruption that encased Pompeii in ash, preserving it for eternity.—
Francesca Aton,
ARTnews.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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In the days following the eruption of the Los Angeles fires, children called and texted their instructors at Jigsaw to make sure their favorite horses were doing okay.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
27 Jan. 2025
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Law enforcement used tear gas and flash bangs to disperse the demonstrators just before Trump was set to deliver remarks from the Rose Garden.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2025
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Playing out of position at right-back, and ably supported by industrious Jesper Lindstrom — who, out of possession, often dropped back into the defence to make a five-strong line — O’Brien showed flashes of the promise that persuaded the club to sign him for £17million ($21.6m).—
Greg O'Keeffe,
The Athletic,
19 Jan. 2025
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The Wind Advisory The NWS forecasts sustained winds of 25 to 35 mph, with gusts reaching up to 50 mph.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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On top of that, the powerful Santa Ana winds brought gusts above 80 miles per hour.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Ebullition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ebullition. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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