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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During one of his alleged outbursts, Sally claimed that Ray broke her nose in front of Shantina and John, which John affirmed in Killer Sally.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 9 Dec. 2025
The job market has cooled partly because of the lingering effect of the high interest rates the Federal engineered in 2022 and 2023 to combat an outburst of inflation.
—Paul Wiseman, Fortune, 9 Dec. 2025
From there, Ausar took over the game with a personal 7-0 run that started a 13-0 outburst and the Trojans were never challenged again.
—CBS News, 9 Dec. 2025
However, rare outbursts have pushed rates above 25 meteors per hour, according to the meteor society.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Dec. 2025
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Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 9 Dec. 2025
The job market has cooled partly because of the lingering effect of the high interest rates the Federal engineered in 2022 and 2023 to combat an outburst of inflation.
—Paul Wiseman, Fortune, 9 Dec. 2025
From there, Ausar took over the game with a personal 7-0 run that started a 13-0 outburst and the Trojans were never challenged again.
—CBS News, 9 Dec. 2025
However, rare outbursts have pushed rates above 25 meteors per hour, according to the meteor society.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Dec. 2025
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“Outburst.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outburst. Accessed 15 Dec. 2025.
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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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