blurt (out)

Definition of blurt (out)next
as in to exclaim
to utter with a sudden burst of strong feeling "I'm very sad!" the toddler blurted out

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Verb
  • Stewart exclaimed, referring to his children.
    Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026
  • Lyra donned her purple-and-pink mask, exclaiming at the colorful angelfish darting between her legs.
    Brianna Randall, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
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  • He was menaced in the English countryside last month by a man shouting at him from 50 yards away, according to British outlet The Telegraph.
    Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 6 June 2026
  • The leads can be overwrought, shouting lines across the stage while the Gothic-style doorways, sharp directional lighting and ooh-ahh practical effects do their complicated dance.
    John Wenzel, Denver Post, 4 June 2026
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“Blurt (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blurt%20%28out%29. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.

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