burst out
phrasal verb
burst out also bursted out; bursting out; bursts out
1
: to begin (doing something) suddenly
They both burst out laughing.
2
: to say (something) suddenly
Everyone burst out "Surprise!" as he walked through the door.
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At Tennessee, Norman-Lott showed pass-rushing skills at defensive tackle, thanks in part to his explosive burst out of his stance.
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Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 26 Apr. 2025
The liquid churn of the snow as a million guys burst out from under it: creepy!
—ArsTechnica, 21 Apr. 2025
Jost bursts out laughing, throwing up his hands in surprise before briefly putting his head in his hands, while Che is also seen cracking up and leaning back in his chair.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Apr. 2025
Veggie options are often afterthoughts at Sacramento dumpling houses; shiitake mushrooms’ earthy flavor bursts out of these ones’ green spinach dough, escorted by cabbage, glass noodles and carrots.
—Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 2 Feb. 2025
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Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 26 Apr. 2025
The liquid churn of the snow as a million guys burst out from under it: creepy!
—ArsTechnica, 21 Apr. 2025
Jost bursts out laughing, throwing up his hands in surprise before briefly putting his head in his hands, while Che is also seen cracking up and leaning back in his chair.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Apr. 2025
Veggie options are often afterthoughts at Sacramento dumpling houses; shiitake mushrooms’ earthy flavor bursts out of these ones’ green spinach dough, escorted by cabbage, glass noodles and carrots.
—Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 2 Feb. 2025
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“Burst out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/burst%20out. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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