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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The Dodgers’ offensive outburst smoothed away that rocky start.
—Bill Plunkett, Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
The Heat’s first game against the Wizards since Adebayo’s outburst is Saturday at Kaseya Center.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
Backlash was immediate given the rapper’s history of antisemitic outbursts.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
No one, not even Jason — who is baffled at the galley’s sudden collapse — is more surprised at Ellie’s outburst than Ben.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2026
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Bill Plunkett, Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
The Heat’s first game against the Wizards since Adebayo’s outburst is Saturday at Kaseya Center.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
Backlash was immediate given the rapper’s history of antisemitic outbursts.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
No one, not even Jason — who is baffled at the galley’s sudden collapse — is more surprised at Ellie’s outburst than Ben.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Outburst.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outburst. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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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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