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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for blurt (out)
Verb
  • Colbert exclaimed as the crowd cheered.
    Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Ruzicka exclaimed in disbelief.
    Martha Ross, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Hostile video appears on screen During a presentation, a video of a man shouting anti‑Israeli rhetoric appeared on the screen.
    Erin Jones, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
  • At some point, members of the crowd also joined in, shouting at the boxers and each other.
    Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 31 Jan. 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Blurt (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blurt%20%28out%29. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!