disgorges

verb

Definition of disgorgesnext
present tense third-person singular of disgorge
as in ejects
to violently throw out or off (something from within) the volcano disgorged lava in a spectacular nighttime show

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  1. erupts
  2. spits
  3. emits
Verb
  • While the aurora sparkles overhead, a volcano erupts in Iceland, blasting rivers of glowing lava down into the valley.
    Michael Irving, New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Horrified by the monster standing before them, the audience erupts into pandemonium and starts to attack, ripping off limbs and severing heads.
    EW Staff, EW.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of erupts
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  • Combined, the powertrain spits out 1,184 horsepower.
    Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This little dude spits in my face and says, ‘F— you.
    Jim Ruland, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of spits
Verb
  • This special reading light emits a warm, gentle amber light that is reminiscent of candle light and does not emit any blue light, which supports the circadian rhythm of late night readers.
    Carina Brackett, Variety, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Carbon-14 emits short-range radiation, which is absorbed by the diamond casing, ensuring safety while generating low levels of electricity.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of emits
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“Disgorges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disgorges. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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