blurt

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Recent Examples of blurt Joshua appeared as surprised as any of us, craning around as if the words had been blurted by someone on the periphery. Chang-Rae Lee, New Yorker, 3 May 2026 The rest of the album continues to subvert expectations by reeling in its anxieties instead of blurting them out. Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 24 Mar. 2026 Of course, some speakers simply blurted out what was on their mind. Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026 As Lindo and Jordan were introducing the visual effects category, Scottish campaigner John Davidson, who has Tourette syndrome, blurted out the N-word. Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for blurt
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blurt
Verb
  • Rettig, who is 32, also shared her experience on social media earlier this year, getting thousands of views on her posts about living in the convents.
    Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • In this guide, pros share all the need-to-know facts about planting bulbs and tips for helping bulbs survive the winter and bloom for years to come.
    Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 23 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Verstappen was speaking during the second of three preseason F1 tests, before the championship’s first campaign with new cars that were overhauled to the greatest extent ever compared to their predecessors.
    Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Investigators were speaking with witnesses and reviewing security and surveillance video from the surrounding area.
    CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Officials will discuss strengthening Iran-Iraq relations, border security, economic cooperation and counterterrorism, among other topics, the broadcaster IRIB reported.
    Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Team-mate Mbaye has also been discussed this summer but senior Liverpool figures insist their interest has only been exploratory to date and strongly dismissed suggestions that personal terms have already been agreed with the 18-year-old.
    Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • In 2024, when the National Electoral Council proclaimed Nicolás Maduro the winner of the presidential election without publishing the results, opposition tallies indicated the opposition candidate, Edmundo González, had won.
    Catherine Ellis, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Mother Teresa was proclaimed a saint by Pope Francis during a canonization ceremony at the Vatican.
    USA Today, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The same California Craftsman look; almost identical plank siding; a similar tasteful yet cheery color palette.
    Julie Z. Weil, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Retail flows look very different now compared with prior years, Meng said.
    Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The Giants announced on Friday that Mayer, who is currently recovering from a stress reaction in his left forearm, is also dealing with a right foot bone bruise from a previous injury.
    Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Nick Chubb is calling it a career, as the legendary Georgia running back announced his retirement on Instagram on Friday.
    Connor Riley, AJC.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Players are also encouraged to verbalize their challenge, to leave nothing to doubt, but the cap/helmet tap represents the official challenge.
    Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
  • James verbalized the doctrine of the divine right of kings that would inspire later Stuart monarchs.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 June 2026
Verb
  • But rather than keep his discover quiet, the OP—much to everyone else's disappointment—blabbered.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025

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“Blurt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blurt. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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