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ebullition

noun

ˌe-bə-ˈli-shən

Definition of ebullition

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. — 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

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Noun

At least that bad-optics outburst, while insubordinate, had something noble at its basis.

— Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
This woman reportedly had already been receiving unwanted and threatening messages, and investigators concluded that Zhou’s AI conversations showed something more than a momentary angry outburst.

— Matthew T. Christ, Sun Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of outburst

Noun

That has led to an explosion in interest in the annual Pacific leaders meeting, which has grown from a casual affair to a summit with 2,000 attendees.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026
More messages arrived over Discord, X, WhatsApp, and even from a colleague who had been asked by a friend to see whether Fabian would correct his story to say that the explosion had been caused by interceptor fragments.

— Finn Brunton, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of explosion

Noun

The burst and ability to create separation jumped out, as did his calm and composed finish, all at seemingly peak speed.

— Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026
This horror movie mostly just smelled of fake fog from a community theater production and occasionally you were startled by random bursts of air, once again pulling you from the events on screen.

— Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of burst

Noun

Roads, vehicles and buildings in several villages in Karo affected by the eruption were covered in gray ash.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
Seeing the Braves compete in this series with the Dodgers, from the walk-off win to the ace performances to the timely snags to Truist Park’s eruptions, hearkened back memories of October 2021.

— Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026

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