erupt
verb (used without object)
to burst forth.
erupting
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present participleof erupt.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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A Chinese state media documentary about Jiang Zemin's life shows him banging on tables one minute and erupting in laughter the next.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
Plus, we look at new fronts erupting in the Iran war, and a daring mission to recover American POWs from the ocean floor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
Even so, scientists still cannot say with certainty which volcanic feature is erupting, how deep the active vent originally was, or when it last erupted.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 10, 2026
The inciting conflict simmered for decades, starting in the late 14th century, before erupting into a series of civil wars lasting more than 30 years.
From Salon ● Jun. 21, 2026
A litany of attacks, suspicions, and far-fetched offenses began erupting in the RJFers’ direction after the Saemi incident, and few from the group escaped Bobby’s wrath.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
