spurted; spurting; spurts
: to gush forth : spout
: to expel in a stream or jet : squirt
the faucet spurts water
1
: a short period of time : moment
2
a
: a sudden brief burst of effort, activity, or development
a spurt of work
a growth spurt
b
: a sharp or sudden increase in business activity
Examples of spurt in a Sentence
Verb (1)
water spurted from the garden hose just as I was checking the nozzle
the pipe suddenly cracked and began spurting water
Noun (2)
a spurt of economic growth for the first quarter of the year
a sudden spurt of blood rushed out from the opened wound
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Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 9 Mar. 2025
Barrett followed up that spurt with a costly mistake, though, fouling Wiggins on a three-point attempt.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 22 Feb. 2025
Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 17 Mar. 2025
While still able to play at a Pro Bowl level in spurts, making his most recent one in 2024, Bosa’s body has begun to break down on him.
—Dianna Russini, The Athletic, 12 Mar. 2025
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Verb
The Jayhawks closed with a 17-8 spurt the rest of the game.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 9 Mar. 2025
Barrett followed up that spurt with a costly mistake, though, fouling Wiggins on a three-point attempt.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 22 Feb. 2025
Noun
In the past, McDaniels’ offensive prowess has only presented itself in spurts.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 17 Mar. 2025
While still able to play at a Pro Bowl level in spurts, making his most recent one in 2024, Bosa’s body has begun to break down on him.
—Dianna Russini, The Athletic, 12 Mar. 2025
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“Spurt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spurt. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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