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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Yankees manager Aaron Boone burst out of the dugout in anger, firing his gum into the dirt, and was immediately ejected, injecting more life into the raucous crowd.
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Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 14 June 2025
The woman burst out of the van, begging for help, and a man followed her, downplaying the situation.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 9 June 2025
For many, Gigi Perez seemed to burst out of thin air last year.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2025
Its distinct delivery, blending strong low-end torque with impressive top-end pull, ensures effortless command whether bursting out of the gate or navigating challenging terrain.
—Shelby Knick, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
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Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 14 June 2025
The woman burst out of the van, begging for help, and a man followed her, downplaying the situation.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 9 June 2025
For many, Gigi Perez seemed to burst out of thin air last year.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2025
Its distinct delivery, blending strong low-end torque with impressive top-end pull, ensures effortless command whether bursting out of the gate or navigating challenging terrain.
—Shelby Knick, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for burst out
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“Burst out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/burst%20out. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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