blurts (out)

Definition of blurts (out)next
present tense third-person singular of blurt (out)
as in exclaims
to utter with a sudden burst of strong feeling "I'm very sad!" the toddler blurted out

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Verb
  • Zamiri exclaims, momentarily losing his cool and nearly spilling his tea.
    Ellise Shafer, Variety, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Derry exclaims while staring at a pile of dirty dishes and food debris on the floor.
    Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
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  • Yet there has been no panic internally, nor shouts from players or hierarchy to abandon the plan.
    Megan Feringa, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Hilliker shouts as her family applauds them.
    Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
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“Blurts (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blurts%20%28out%29. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.

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