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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The outburst comes as Cardi wrapped up a lawsuit filed by a former security guard who accused her of assault outside a Beverly Hills OB-GYN’s office in 2018.
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IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
Perhaps Florence might have learned to cast aside the envy that seemed to be suppressed only by her outbursts and insults, her ever-increasing appetite, a collection of maladies that seemed to anger and horrify her father even further.
—Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
The outburst comes as Cardi wrapped up a lawsuit filed by a former security guard who accused her of assault outside a Beverly Hills OB-GYN’s office in 2018.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 3 Sep. 2025
For decades, scientists suspected that SEEs originated from different types of solar outbursts but lacked the ability to clearly link events in space to their source on the Sun.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2025
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“Outburst.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outburst. Accessed 9 Sep. 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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