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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Giudice’s mother famously flipped a table at a restaurant in season one of and was known for her outbursts.
—Jenni Fink, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
Saturday’s 4-3 win against Montreal, powered by a three-goal third period outburst that took less than six minutes, was proof of concept.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Los Alamitos’ outburst also included a 74-yard touchdown reception by Boise State committed tight end Beckham Hofland from Colin Creason.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
Branch’s postgame outburst was not the first time unsportsmanlike conduct has hurt him.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
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Jenni Fink, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
Saturday’s 4-3 win against Montreal, powered by a three-goal third period outburst that took less than six minutes, was proof of concept.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Los Alamitos’ outburst also included a 74-yard touchdown reception by Boise State committed tight end Beckham Hofland from Colin Creason.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
Branch’s postgame outburst was not the first time unsportsmanlike conduct has hurt him.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
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“Outburst.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outburst. Accessed 24 Oct. 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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