Spew

usgb/spjuː/
verb

To force something from inside out in a strong flow.

The volcano spewed lava and ash into the sky.
Visual representation of "spew" - To force something from inside out in a strong flow.

Often appears as...

  • spew out
  • spew up
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Strong Ejection

Use 'spew' to describe an intense, often violent expulsion of contents.

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The broken pipe spewed water across the basement.
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Natural Occurrences

Commonly used to describe natural events like volcanic activity.

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The news reported that the geyser spewed steaming hot water every hour.
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Emotional Imagery

Can evoke a strong image or emotion, often related to disaster or chaos.

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The oil well spewed crude oil uncontrollably into the ocean.
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