Bubbled

The past tense of the verb 'bubble,' signifying the act of rising to the surface, often in the form of small, round, gaseous bodies (bubbles), typically from a liquid. It can describe the literal formation of bubbles in a boiling liquid or, more figuratively, the expression of emotions, ideas, or sounds in a lively, effervescent, or enthusiastic manner. It also describes the manifestation of something gradually or in a noticeable way, and to be close to happening.

Bubbled meaning with examples

• The pot of water on the stove bubbled furiously, signaling that it was time to add the pasta. The chef stirred the ingredients, anticipating a delicious meal. The anticipation was palpable, adding to the excitement surrounding the meal. The aroma slowly escaping was mouth-watering as the dish bubbled away.
• Her excitement bubbled over as she told her friends about her upcoming trip. The sheer joy of the moment and the excitement she was feeling was clear in her expression. The anticipation was clear and contagious as she detailed her plans. It was clear from her animated gestures that the trip meant the world to her, and that feeling bubbled over.
• As the stock market recovered, the optimism began to bubble up again. The market slowly improved over time, as the business owners made their decisions. As the market continued to show slow improvement, the public could see the growth starting to form, with some investors seeing gains. Soon the business began to form and grow to provide positive changes, as optimism bubbled.
• The tension in the room was thick, and the unspoken resentments began to bubble to the surface during the heated argument. The atmosphere had been strained all evening. Arguments grew louder, the conversation became aggressive, and the unspoken words eventually came out as the true feelings bubbled.
• The new conspiracy theories bubbled around the internet, gaining more attention every day. Various theories that have taken root in online circles as new ideas continued to form. Those theories continued to grow and spread through social media, and grew in popularity as the theory bubbled.