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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
Several SoCal teachers are facing discipline after anti-Trump outbursts that rattled school communities and generated fierce debate over teachers’ rights.
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Alyssa Bereznak, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
During the outburst, Penny placed him in a chokehold and wrestled him to the ground as witnesses called 911.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024
But what began as a movement characterized by sporadic outbursts of violence would soon morph into a premeditated political strategy of ethnic cleansing.
—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 26 Nov. 2024
Other stories are far more chilling, chronicling regular outbursts and pushing, hitting or kicking.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Alyssa Bereznak, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
During the outburst, Penny placed him in a chokehold and wrestled him to the ground as witnesses called 911.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024
But what began as a movement characterized by sporadic outbursts of violence would soon morph into a premeditated political strategy of ethnic cleansing.
—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 26 Nov. 2024
Other stories are far more chilling, chronicling regular outbursts and pushing, hitting or kicking.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outburst
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The Los Angeles lawsuit recalls that Buzbee represented several victims of the 2005 explosion at BP's Texas refinery, which killed 15 workers and injured 180.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The incident occurred around 3:30 a.m. when an explosion and underground fire in a manhole on Elm Street required a power shutdown to most of the capital region, according to Eversource and Tina Varona, spokesperson for Hartford Hospital.Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 Dec. 2024
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These mandates trigger a flurry of communication and tasks for both health insurers and doctors, Cutler said.Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
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The suits, filed in New York City on Thursday, are the latest in a flurry of accusations against Combs since his former girlfriend Cassie Ventura filed and subsequently settled a lawsuit last November.Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024
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The seasons of the Sun 🌿☀️🍂❄️ Just as Earth has seasons, our Sun moves from times of frequent eruptions to stretches of relative quiescence.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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These displays are the result of eruptions of electromagnetic radiation, or solar flares, and bubbles of plasma that often burst along with those flares, or coronal mass ejections.Ty Roush, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The most mentally strong people lean on these five mantras, which can provide little bursts of resilience and create sparks of happiness. 1.Scott Mautz, Contributor, CNBC, 15 Dec. 2024
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Solar flares are intense bursts of electromagnetic radiation from sunspots on the sun.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Snag this coveted piece of cookware at Rue La La during our flash sale and earn a $42 credit to use on future purchases.Maggie Horton, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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The Democrats, meanwhile, described a contest that consistently had their nominees trailing but within the margin of error—giving them flashes of hope until the end.Philip Elliott, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Outburst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outburst. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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