suddenly erupt

Frequency: 8.018.5 per million words

Indicates an eruption that begins without warning.

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Examples (10)

  • His anger suddenly erupted into furious shouting.
  • The dormant volcano suddenly erupted, sending ash miles into the sky.
  • After weeks of tension, violence suddenly erupted in the streets.
  • The quiet library suddenly erupted with laughter when a book fell loudly.
  • When the star appeared on stage, the crowd suddenly erupted in applause.
  • What began as a calm discussion suddenly erupted into a heated argument.
  • Chaos suddenly erupted in the market square as the alarm sounded.
  • Tensions are so high that a fight could suddenly erupt at any moment.
  • By the time police arrived, a full-scale riot had suddenly erupted.
  • Why do you think the argument suddenly erupted like that?