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
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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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The Mountain Fire erupted at 8:51 a.m. Wednesday and was fueled by what fire officials called a significant Santa Ana wind event, with gusts of over 60 mph.
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Phil Helsel, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
Encounters with the opposing party erupted in shouting and worse.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
Cheers erupt at the news, and alone in an interrogation room, Curtis hollers to ask what’s going on.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 5 Nov. 2024
The Dodgers erupted for five runs in two innings against Manaea en route to a 10-5 victory.
—Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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Phil Helsel, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
Encounters with the opposing party erupted in shouting and worse.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
Cheers erupt at the news, and alone in an interrogation room, Curtis hollers to ask what’s going on.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 5 Nov. 2024
The Dodgers erupted for five runs in two innings against Manaea en route to a 10-5 victory.
—Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Erupt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/erupt. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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