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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
Alex Goodlett/Getty Images Despite his outburst in Virginia, there's no doubt that his playing level is enviable.
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Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
The sixth-inning outburst started with a leadoff single from Kevin Newman and then came in a flood from there.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 11 June 2025
Unfortunately for Jones, the hope was misplaced, at least on Tuesday, as an offensive outburst in the sixth and seventh innings propelled the Twins (33-27) to a 10-3 win over the A’s, whose recent stretch is the worst for the franchise in decades.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2025
Etna's eruptions have produced striking scenes over the years, from a vivid nighttime display in 2011 to an outburst that preceded an earthquake in 2018.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 2 June 2025
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Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
The sixth-inning outburst started with a leadoff single from Kevin Newman and then came in a flood from there.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 11 June 2025
Unfortunately for Jones, the hope was misplaced, at least on Tuesday, as an offensive outburst in the sixth and seventh innings propelled the Twins (33-27) to a 10-3 win over the A’s, whose recent stretch is the worst for the franchise in decades.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2025
Etna's eruptions have produced striking scenes over the years, from a vivid nighttime display in 2011 to an outburst that preceded an earthquake in 2018.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outburst
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The explosion of betting options signals the next stage of growth for U.S. sports betting, shifting from wagers placed before a game to betting during a game.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
15 June 2025
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Photo taken after an explosion in downtown Tehran amid Israel's two-day campaign of strikes against Iran on June 15.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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Then, in early May, came a flurry of warnings — emails from spoofed Coinbase.com addresses, suspicious activity alerts, and a barrage of phone calls.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
18 June 2025
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President Trump's flurry of recent presidential pardons has cost crime victims and taxpayers approximately $1.3 billion in restitution and payments, according to a review by House Judiciary Democrats.—
June 17,
CBS News,
17 June 2025
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Intense enough to ionize Earth's upper atmosphere, the eruption caused a shortwave radio blackout centered over the Pacific Ocean.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
20 June 2025
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The eruption is flowing into a remote area of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
20 June 2025
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Pride Month tends to arrive in a confetti burst of color.—
Sophia Bush,
Time,
20 June 2025
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In a burst of architectural brilliance, a pair of striking glass hallways connect the two wings of the main house, one spotlighting views of a cascading creek and the other lush landscaping.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2025
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Bursts of orange flash under a half dozen columns of black smoke billowing just beyond a freeway where traffic continues as usual.—
Karl Vick,
Time,
13 June 2025
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The protests against the Trump administration’s immigration raids in Los Angeles have featured flashes of violence, with protesters setting driverless cars on fire and officers responding to crowds with tear gas and rubber bullets.—
Story Hinckley,
Christian Science Monitor,
12 June 2025
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“Outburst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outburst. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.
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