blurt (out)

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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  • As Cuban has exclaimed, the U.S. Government has long sought to tax many of these companies based on their income.
    Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
  • Like a child swimming on the first hot day of the year, Ivan is carried away by the physical pleasure of the water, diving and floating and exclaiming.
    Philip Metres July 30, Literary Hub, 30 July 2025
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  • After beating Ravens cornerback Nate Wiggins in a 1-on-1 drill to start Tuesday’s joint practice, Mitchell shouted in the direction of several media members who witnessed him make Wiggins look bad at the line of scrimmage.
    James Boyd, New York Times, 6 Aug. 2025
  • Thelma was the only one who kept rushing forward, shouting, Harold is shot!
    Joshua Sharpe August 6, Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2025
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“Blurt (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blurt%20%28out%29. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.

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