Vocabulary
Erupt
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
(of a volcano) become active and eject lava, ash, and gases.
Urdu meaning
پھوٹنا، پھٹنا
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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The larger lesson is that malaria control cannot depend on donor cycles or emergency responses after outbreaks erupt.
Dawn Editorials —
Breaking malaria`s grip
— 2026-04-28
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Simply put, Lebanon was a volcano waiting to erupt, thanks to Tel Aviv`s provocative behaviour and penchant for aggression.
Dawn Editorials —
War on Lebanon
— 2026-03-27
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Thisyear,ifmarches are held to celebrate International Women`s Day, social media will erupt in abuse once again making fun of women, alleging that their actions are merely performative, cursing women who adopt the feminist label, etc.
Dawn Editorials —
The war on women
— 2026-03-07
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The problem with this approach is that a single miscalculation can lead to disastrous real-world consequences, and cause the whole region to erupt in flames.On their part, the Iranians appear confident that an agreement can be reached.
Dawn Editorials —
March to war?
— 2026-02-22
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Only after she spoke about the incident online did a backlash erupt.
Dawn Editorials —
Trans lives matter
— 2025-12-04
Synonyms
become active, flare up, eject/vent material, explode
Curator example
“Mount Pinatubo began erupting in June”
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