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as in explosion
a sudden intense expression of strong feeling
the judge directed the courtroom spectators to refrain from any outbursts when the verdict was read
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as in flurry
a sudden and usually temporary growth of activity
there was a remarkable outburst of work in the office as the visiting VIPs made their tour
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as in eruption
the act or an instance of exploding
in the outburst known as a supernova, the star may reach an intrinsic luminosity one billion times that of the sun
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Recent Examples of outburst
This outburst, a clear departure from his usual demeanor, contributed to his eventual defeat.
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Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, despite the offensive outburst, Max Fried failed to get a win in his Yankees debut.
—Gary Phillips, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2025
Her son is prone to emotional outbursts and meltdowns, which can last 30 to 45 minutes.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2025
Nebraska managed its best offensive showing of 2024 in a 44-point outburst against Wisconsin, sandwiched between up-and-down moments at USC and Iowa.
—Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
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Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, despite the offensive outburst, Max Fried failed to get a win in his Yankees debut.
—Gary Phillips, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2025
Her son is prone to emotional outbursts and meltdowns, which can last 30 to 45 minutes.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2025
Nebraska managed its best offensive showing of 2024 in a 44-point outburst against Wisconsin, sandwiched between up-and-down moments at USC and Iowa.
—Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outburst
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From Ediacaran Precursors To The Cambrian Explosion The discovery and classification of Dickinsonia have had profound implications for our understanding of the Cambrian explosion.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Christmas now begins the day after Halloween (poor Thanksgiving), and the commencement of pastels, bunnies, and Easter eggs seemed to arrive, if not in tandem, then shortly after the explosion of Valentine’s treats hit store shelves.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2025
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All in all, that was a good response by the Razorbacks to the Aggies' early flurry of runs.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
18 Apr. 2025
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Grapevine has a flurry of talent including junior catcher Gianni Corral, an uncommitted recruit who was previously committed to Texas A&M. Outfielder Zachary Goldstein, also a junior, is a scrappy speedster with a knack for getting on base.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Apr. 2025
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The most recent eruption of this volcano was in 2005.—
Andrea Thompson,
Scientific American,
3 Apr. 2025
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Mars contains volcanic plains formed by past eruptions and inactive shield volcanoes that are much more massive than Earth’s volcanoes; Olympus Mons, the largest volcano in the entire Solar System, stands at about 2.5 times the height of Mt. Everest.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
1 Apr. 2025
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The transformed Hidden Jungle aviary bursts with hundreds of butterflies each spring, attracting butterfly enthusiasts from across the region.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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An 8-year-old Utah boy jumping on a trampoline miraculously survived after a strong wind burst sent him several feet into the air.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Someone got out of the vehicle and a flash of light was spotted before the suspect drove away, federal prosecutors said.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Then there’s the So Kate—timeless and refined—featuring sleek black and gold accents with a subtle flash of red, offering a look that’s effortlessly elegant and distinctly Louboutin.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Outburst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outburst. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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