blurted; blurting; blurts
: to utter abruptly and impulsively
—usually used with out
blurter
noun
Examples of blurt in a Sentence
“Gosh, you look awful!” she blurted.
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Patients often wait until the doctor is standing up to leave before blurting out their real concern, which is typically a sensitive or time-consuming problem, such as wanting to start birth control, having painful periods, or worrying about pregnancy or STDs.
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Dr. Jill Grimes, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
There’s one claim that the name was blurted out when members of the ensemble were engaged in a rigorous discussion about Lauren Hill and the Fugees.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 28 Aug. 2025
On Tuesday, as Dolphins veterans reported for camp ahead of Wednesday’s first practice, Hill, who walked his end-of-season comments back within a month of blurting them out, took further ownership for his mistake.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 23 July 2025
Idris blurts out, referencing the famous Belgian track.
—Marco Della Cava, USA Today, 27 June 2025
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Dr. Jill Grimes, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
There’s one claim that the name was blurted out when members of the ensemble were engaged in a rigorous discussion about Lauren Hill and the Fugees.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 28 Aug. 2025
On Tuesday, as Dolphins veterans reported for camp ahead of Wednesday’s first practice, Hill, who walked his end-of-season comments back within a month of blurting them out, took further ownership for his mistake.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 23 July 2025
Idris blurts out, referencing the famous Belgian track.
—Marco Della Cava, USA Today, 27 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for blurt
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“Blurt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blurt. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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blurt
verb
: to say suddenly and without thinking
—usually used with out
blurt out a secret
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