blurted

Definition of blurtednext
past tense of blurt

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for blurted
Verb
  • Melvin—always the empath—looked ready to head home and cry.
    Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2026
  • The rest of them looked lost without him.
    Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Spies discussed his time in the pods, the toughest moments during filming, his time in Cincinnati, his go‑to Skyline Chili order and more.
    Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Both parties discussed a settlement agreement March 10, according to a status update in the case.
    Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Improving Americans’ nutrition is a major pillar of Kennedy’s loudly proclaimed MAHA agenda.
    Arthur Caplan, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
  • The United States kicked out the Spanish, occupied Cuba and proclaimed its desire to turn Cuba into an independent, sovereign nation-state.
    Joseph J. Gonzalez, The Conversation, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The defense minster last week announced the establishment of a new office dedicated to studying China’s Pacific activity.
    ABC News, ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Finally, the market got the call from its landlord confirming that a development was incoming, and Smorgasburg announced its closure last November.
    Amanda Rosa March 31, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • After the plan is shared, the Citizens Bond Advisory Committee will bring recommendations to the school board for a bond election for capital improvements.
    Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Both Miller and Martinez shared a similar sentiment, explaining that business owners need to be ready to network and create a social media strategy.
    Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • For over an hour ahead of Tuesday's vote, residents voiced their concerns about Flock Safety, a company used by many cities across the country that some are now parting ways with over data-sharing concerns.
    Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Starmer, at a 10 Downing Street press conference on Wednesday, voiced his belief that the country’s future lies with continental Europe rather than the mercurial United States.
    Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • By this stage of the week, energy markets have become more volatile after several days of trading, said De Haan.
    Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Graduate student guard Rori Harmon said success on the defensive end of the floor opened up the rest of the Longhorns’ game.
    Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • And moments before the horn sounded to stop play, Hubbard drilled a fairway metal from the rough over the winding creek in front of the green about 30 yards short of the flag.
    ABC News, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Within moments, a warning sounded that a missile attack on Tel Aviv was expected in about 10 minutes.
    Eric Mack, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
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“Blurted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blurted. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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