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Present Participle
erupting
Past Tense
erupted
Past Participle
erupted
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(of a volcano) to explode and send smoke, lava, rocks, etc. into the sky
- The volcano erupted suddenly, spewing ash and lava into the air.
- Residents evacuated their homes as the volcano began to erupt.
- The underwater volcano erupted, creating a new island.
- When the volcano erupted, lava flowed down the mountain side.
- Scientists predicted that the volcano might erupt soon due to increased seismic activity.
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to suddenly and dramatically start, often in a surprising or intense way
- The argument erupted out of nowhere, catching everyone off guard.
- The protest erupted in the streets after the controversial decision was made.
- A wave of applause erupted after the actor finished his speech.
- The celebration erupted as soon as the team scored the winning goal.
- A fight erupted in the bar after someone spilled a drink.
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3
(of a tooth) to emerge or break through the gums as it grows
- His first tooth erupted when he was six months old.
- The baby’s molars erupted after a few months of discomfort.
- The dentist said the tooth would erupt soon, causing a little pain.
- Her wisdom teeth began to erupt during her late teens.
- The doctor explained that teeth typically erupt in a specific order.
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to explode violently, with fire and noise, similar to a volcanic eruption
- The fireworks erupted in a bright explosion of color and sound.
- The car engine suddenly erupted in flames, causing a loud noise.
- The firecracker erupted with a huge bang, startling everyone nearby.
- The building's gas leak caused it to erupt in a violent explosion.
- The barrel of fireworks erupted in a series of bright, fiery bursts.
5
(of a pimple, rash, etc.) to suddenly form or appear on the skin
- A pimple erupted on his forehead right before the big event.
- The rash erupted on her arms after she touched the poison ivy.
- Several red spots erupted on his back due to an allergic reaction.
- The acne began to erupt on his face during his teenage years.
- A rash erupted on his neck after he ate something spicy.
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to suddenly express strong emotions, such as anger or excitement
- He erupted in laughter when he heard the joke.
- She erupted in anger when she found out about the mistake.
- He couldn’t help but erupt in excitement when he saw his favorite band.
- The audience erupted in shock when the unexpected twist happened in the movie.
- She erupted in tears after hearing the good news.