1
as in flurry
a sudden and usually temporary growth of activity
a spurt of economic growth for the first quarter of the year
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1
as in to pour
to flow out in great quantities or with force
water spurted from the garden hose just as I was checking the nozzle
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as in to erupt
to throw out or off (something from within) often violently
the pipe suddenly cracked and began spurting water
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Recent Examples of spurt
Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Playing in shorter spurts, Clark said, affected her rhythm.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 9 July 2025
John Dorfman, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
As Drummond moved forward and was nearing the fountain, the lion made a low, gurgling sound before the light stream coming from its mouth thickened and began to bubble and spurt, squirting up and then falling down into the channel at the animal’s feet.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 8 June 2025
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Noun
During the period 1982-1989 the average golf club membership fee rose by 400%, with a final 190% spurt from 1989 to 1990.
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Playing in shorter spurts, Clark said, affected her rhythm.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 9 July 2025
Verb
Earnings spurted in the latest year (ended in March 2025).
—John Dorfman, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
As Drummond moved forward and was nearing the fountain, the lion made a low, gurgling sound before the light stream coming from its mouth thickened and began to bubble and spurt, squirting up and then falling down into the channel at the animal’s feet.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spurt
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That looks like one of the best bargains from last December’s flurry of activities — made even more so by the injuries to Justin Steele, Shota Imanaga and Jameson Taillon.—
Phil Rogers,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Severe thunderstorms could bring strong wind gusts, flooding and possible tornadoes to southeastern Wisconsin, according to a flurry of alerts put out by the National Weather Service Aug. 16.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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The beaches at Rocky Point are popular for swimming, snorkeling, jet skiing and other activities.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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The efficient way for producing jet fuel is a good old-fashioned oil and gas lease.—
Chuck Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The group secured a victory last month, when the court found the council had not properly considered the health impacts of the smoke pouring off the site.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
15 Aug. 2025
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The loup de mer is crisp-skinned over eggplant caviar, roasted sweet peppers, tomato confit, and basil, finished with a saffron bouillon poured to order.—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The 37-acre search field near Murfreesboro sits atop an ancient volcanic pipe that erupted roughly 100 million years ago.—
Benj Edwards,
ArsTechnica,
19 Aug. 2025
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Authorities have accused Lai of using his tabloid, Apple Daily, to advocate for international sanctions against Hong Kong and China after Beijing imposed the national security law in 2020 following anti-government protests that erupted the year before.—
Laura Westbrook,
NPR,
18 Aug. 2025
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Jefferson relies on his burst and explosiveness to dominate opposing defensive backs.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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Russian President Vladimir Putin’s final words at the Alaska summit were delivered with a smile, spoken in an unusual burst of English.—
Katharina Krebs,
CNN Money,
16 Aug. 2025
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Ashton Jeanty shrugged off a poor opening performance in the preseason by rushing for 33 yards and a touchdown on 7 carries last week.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Aug. 2025
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Taxpayers may also rush to claim the residential clean energy credit.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Charette’s vehicle overturned, and he was ejected from it.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
17 Aug. 2025
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But then the Rays rallied for two in their half of the eighth, with manager Kevin Cash ejected along the way.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Aug. 2025
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Still, the White Sox found a way to stymie their offensive outburst with quality pitching.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
26 Aug. 2025
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Red giants and massive stars aren't generally associated with phenomena that could trigger such an outburst.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Spurt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spurt. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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