blurt (out)

Definition of blurt (out)next
as in to exclaim
to utter with a sudden burst of strong feeling "I'm very sad!" the toddler blurted out

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  • Cottrill exclaimed to the contract-holders in a text message viewed by the NYT.
    Joe Wilkins Published Feb 5, Futurism, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Drink the Sea drummer Barrett Martin exclaimed.
    Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026
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  • Footage showed dozens of people being arrested as agitators shouted insults at state patrol officers, tore down yellow police tape and hurled lewd objects at law enforcement.
    Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 8 Feb. 2026
  • Following Wednesday’s vote, community members shouted at board members over the closure, prompting trustees to call for a 5-minute recess.
    Ryan Macasero, Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2026
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“Blurt (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blurt%20%28out%29. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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