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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Popular on Variety Calls for Biden to step down erupted after his first 2024 presidential debate against Donald Trump.
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Zack Sharf, Variety, 9 July 2024
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Riots erupted after the results of the French elections began pouring in on Sunday, with Parisian police unleashing tear gas and attempting to quell crowds.
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Afghanistan has never recognized the border but the Taliban has come out more strongly on the issue, and numerous skirmishes have erupted between Taliban fighters and Pakistani soldiers putting up border fencing, leading to the closures of border crossings.
—Astha Rajvanshi, TIME, 5 July 2024
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Zack Sharf, Variety, 9 July 2024
Rioters take to the streets after French election results pour in: video
Riots erupted after the results of the French elections began pouring in on Sunday, with Parisian police unleashing tear gas and attempting to quell crowds.
—Andrea Vacchiano, Fox News, 8 July 2024
The crowd erupted as the familiar beat kicked in, Monét’s confidence and charisma radiating from the stage.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 8 July 2024
Afghanistan has never recognized the border but the Taliban has come out more strongly on the issue, and numerous skirmishes have erupted between Taliban fighters and Pakistani soldiers putting up border fencing, leading to the closures of border crossings.
—Astha Rajvanshi, TIME, 5 July 2024
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“Erupt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/erupt. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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