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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—Annie Blackman, Allure, 20 Mar. 2025
Powell hit a home run down the left field line in her first at-bat of the season, capping a three-run first-inning outburst by the Warriors in an eventual 9-6 nonconference victory.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
Ye has also made headlines recently for antisemitic outbursts, and wild music takes.
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—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 18 Mar. 2025
The father, who everyone thinks will be offended by a guest’s outburst at the Sabbath table, laughs in delight.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2025
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Annie Blackman, Allure, 20 Mar. 2025
Powell hit a home run down the left field line in her first at-bat of the season, capping a three-run first-inning outburst by the Warriors in an eventual 9-6 nonconference victory.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
Ye has also made headlines recently for antisemitic outbursts, and wild music takes.
Take a listen to the full audio below on The Shade Room.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 18 Mar. 2025
The father, who everyone thinks will be offended by a guest’s outburst at the Sabbath table, laughs in delight.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2025
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“Outburst.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outburst. Accessed 28 Mar. 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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