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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
This outburst, a clear departure from his usual demeanor, contributed to his eventual defeat.
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Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, despite the offensive outburst, Max Fried failed to get a win in his Yankees debut.
—Gary Phillips, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2025
Her son is prone to emotional outbursts and meltdowns, which can last 30 to 45 minutes.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2025
Nebraska managed its best offensive showing of 2024 in a 44-point outburst against Wisconsin, sandwiched between up-and-down moments at USC and Iowa.
—Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
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Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, despite the offensive outburst, Max Fried failed to get a win in his Yankees debut.
—Gary Phillips, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2025
Her son is prone to emotional outbursts and meltdowns, which can last 30 to 45 minutes.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2025
Nebraska managed its best offensive showing of 2024 in a 44-point outburst against Wisconsin, sandwiched between up-and-down moments at USC and Iowa.
—Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outburst
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Martin's son Gabe, hiding alone under a blanket, said the explosion left his ears ringing and smelled like burning batteries.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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The explosion of laws meant to protect minors from potentially harmful online content perhaps sounds noble at first glance, but with a second pass the laws read as superfluous.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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All in all, that was a good response by the Razorbacks to the Aggies' early flurry of runs.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
18 Apr. 2025
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Grapevine has a flurry of talent including junior catcher Gianni Corral, an uncommitted recruit who was previously committed to Texas A&M. Outfielder Zachary Goldstein, also a junior, is a scrappy speedster with a knack for getting on base.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Apr. 2025
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Volcanic eruptions in the Massif Central gave birth to the granite rocks of the northern Rhône, while layers upon layers of calcareous marine deposits in the south gave rise to prominent sandstone formations.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
18 Apr. 2025
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In 2021, La Palma was stuck by a volcanic eruption that displaced thousands of people and reshaped parts of the island.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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All the nervous energy that had built up at American Airlines Center was released in a burst of delirious joy.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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The Hubble Space Telescope's recent deep-dive into Andromeda has been able to track the disorder in M31 that the merger left in its wake: streams of stars cannibalized from the galaxy eaten by M31 and producing a burst of star formation.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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As severe thunderstorms and rain hit much of the central part of the United States, flash flooding threatened parts of Texas and Oklahoma and areas along the Mississippi River.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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The Fox Weather team noted that the same weather system affected a large swath of West Texas, with widespread hail—some the size of baseballs—and flash flooding.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Outburst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outburst. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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