outburst
noun
out·burst
ˈau̇t-ˌbərst 
1
: a violent expression of feeling
an outburst of anger
2
: a surge of activity or growth
new outbursts of creative power—
C. E. Montague
C. E. Montague3
: eruption
volcanic outbursts
Examples of outburst in a Sentence
the judge directed the courtroom spectators to refrain from any outbursts when the verdict was read
there was a remarkable outburst of work in the office as the visiting VIPs made their tour
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Still, the White Sox found a way to stymie their offensive outburst with quality pitching.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2025
Red giants and massive stars aren't generally associated with phenomena that could trigger such an outburst.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Morris will play Jackson Davis, a patient brought to the ED after an uncontrollable outburst in the college library.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2025
The Braves trailed 10-4 before a seventh-inning outburst that included a two-run single from Ozzie Albies, who also had three hits.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
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Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2025
Red giants and massive stars aren't generally associated with phenomena that could trigger such an outburst.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Morris will play Jackson Davis, a patient brought to the ED after an uncontrollable outburst in the college library.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2025
The Braves trailed 10-4 before a seventh-inning outburst that included a two-run single from Ozzie Albies, who also had three hits.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
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“Outburst.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outburst. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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outburst
noun
out·burst
-ˌbərst
1
: a sudden violent expression of strong feeling
an outburst of anger
2
: a sudden increase in activity or growth
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