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
Noun
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In some cases, the person may exhibit sudden emotional outbursts or changes in temperament.—
Brigid Dwyer,
Verywell Health,
15 Apr. 2025
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The seven-goal outburst on Saturday vs. Washington gives the Jackets 254 goals.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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From Ediacaran Precursors To The Cambrian Explosion The discovery and classification of Dickinsonia have had profound implications for our understanding of the Cambrian explosion.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The Red Cross was called in to help people who had been displaced, per the outlet, and animal control officials were working to find pets who were lost in the aftermath of the explosion.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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The transformed Hidden Jungle aviary bursts with hundreds of butterflies each spring, attracting butterfly enthusiasts from across the region.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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An 8-year-old Utah boy jumping on a trampoline miraculously survived after a strong wind burst sent him several feet into the air.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The most recent eruption of this volcano was in 2005.—
Andrea Thompson,
Scientific American,
3 Apr. 2025
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Mars contains volcanic plains formed by past eruptions and inactive shield volcanoes that are much more massive than Earth’s volcanoes; Olympus Mons, the largest volcano in the entire Solar System, stands at about 2.5 times the height of Mt. Everest.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
1 Apr. 2025
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Then there’s the So Kate—timeless and refined—featuring sleek black and gold accents with a subtle flash of red, offering a look that’s effortlessly elegant and distinctly Louboutin.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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Someone got out of the vehicle and a flash of light was spotted before the suspect drove away, federal prosecutors said.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Sustained, strong winds with even stronger gusts are happening.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Apr. 2025
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One strong gust of wind can be enough to flip one of these trailers onto its side.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Ebullition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ebullition. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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