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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Common types include oppositional defiant disorder (distrust and aggression toward authority figures) and intermittent explosive disorder (frequent outbursts of anger).
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2025
Muncy’s two errors allowed the Braves to jump on them, and the second-inning outburst was extended when Andy Pages misjudged a ball in center field that clanked off his glove for a run-scoring double.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
The 11-run outburst was more than the Royals’ run total in their three-game, season-opening home series against the Cleveland Guardians.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2025
The analysis also paves the way for more supernova archaeology studies using other outbursts of double star systems.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
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Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2025
Muncy’s two errors allowed the Braves to jump on them, and the second-inning outburst was extended when Andy Pages misjudged a ball in center field that clanked off his glove for a run-scoring double.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
The 11-run outburst was more than the Royals’ run total in their three-game, season-opening home series against the Cleveland Guardians.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2025
The analysis also paves the way for more supernova archaeology studies using other outbursts of double star systems.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
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“Outburst.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outburst. Accessed 14 Apr. 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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