blurted; blurting; blurts
: to utter abruptly and impulsively
—usually used with out
blurter
noun
Examples of blurt in a Sentence
“Gosh, you look awful!” she blurted.
Recent Examples on the Web
Letting the comedians know to lay off if someone jumped up or blurted something out.
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Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles Times, 22 Sep. 2024
When Emily returns to her apartment, Mindy blurts out that Alfie has been in Paris this whole time, a fact seemingly everyone knew except Emily herself.
—Sophie Hanson, StyleCaster, 15 Aug. 2024
Try to avoid venting, or blurting out your grievances, Fosslien and West Duffy wrote.
—Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 24 July 2024
Geordie stormed off — after blurting out the news to Mrs. C, Leonard, and the others and lashing out at Bonnie, Will’s wife.
—Mandi Bierly, TVLine, 23 June 2024
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Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles Times, 22 Sep. 2024
When Emily returns to her apartment, Mindy blurts out that Alfie has been in Paris this whole time, a fact seemingly everyone knew except Emily herself.
—Sophie Hanson, StyleCaster, 15 Aug. 2024
Try to avoid venting, or blurting out your grievances, Fosslien and West Duffy wrote.
—Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 24 July 2024
Geordie stormed off — after blurting out the news to Mrs. C, Leonard, and the others and lashing out at Bonnie, Will’s wife.
—Mandi Bierly, TVLine, 23 June 2024
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“Blurt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blurt. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.
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blurt
verb
: to say suddenly and without thinking
—usually used with out
blurt out a secret
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