1
as in explosion
a sudden intense expression of strong feeling
the judge directed the courtroom spectators to refrain from any outbursts when the verdict was read
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as in flurry
a sudden and usually temporary growth of activity
there was a remarkable outburst of work in the office as the visiting VIPs made their tour
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3
as in eruption
the act or an instance of exploding
in the outburst known as a supernova, the star may reach an intrinsic luminosity one billion times that of the sun
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Recent Examples of outburst
Kanye West detailed a years-long, incestuous relationship with an unnamed cousin in his latest social media outburst.
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David Matthews, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2025
Irritability, rage, and emotional outbursts are common symptoms due to estrogen’s impact on neurotransmitters like serotonin.
—Jess Cording, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Johnny’s outburst tied Jason’s hands, but if nothing else, seeing Jason exercise his discernment after weeks of neglect was a relief.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 15 Apr. 2025
Prince Harry was rushed out of court in the U.K during a fan outburst Wednesday.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
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David Matthews, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2025
Irritability, rage, and emotional outbursts are common symptoms due to estrogen’s impact on neurotransmitters like serotonin.
—Jess Cording, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Johnny’s outburst tied Jason’s hands, but if nothing else, seeing Jason exercise his discernment after weeks of neglect was a relief.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 15 Apr. 2025
Prince Harry was rushed out of court in the U.K during a fan outburst Wednesday.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outburst
Noun
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Martin's son Gabe, hiding alone under a blanket, said the explosion left his ears ringing and smelled like burning batteries.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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The explosion of laws meant to protect minors from potentially harmful online content perhaps sounds noble at first glance, but with a second pass the laws read as superfluous.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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But the Magic were playing their best all-around game of the series up until the flurry of fouls by Banchero.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Against the polished, professional office backdrop, the dog's earnestness has struck a chord with viewers, leading to a flurry of hilarious reactions.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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Such isotopic spikes have revealed what may be the most powerful solar eruption in relatively recent history, an event that occurred in 7176 B.C.E. Scientists argued at first about the cause of these spikes; the sun’s activity didn’t seem powerful enough to create the amounts of isotopes seen.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
1 May 2025
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Leonard has been a solid scorer throughout this series, including his 39-point eruption in Game 2.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Whimsical, preppy, and versatile, these hues add a burst of freshness into any space, designers say.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2025
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April 2025 The Star: The cards suggest April will bring a refreshing burst of hope and clarity for you, Aries, as The Star invites you to reconnect with your dreams and aspirations.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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As severe thunderstorms and rain hit much of the central part of the United States, flash flooding threatened parts of Texas and Oklahoma and areas along the Mississippi River.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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The attack kept residents on edge for about 11 hours, with many staying awake all night while loud explosions reverberated around the city and flashes of light punctuated the sky.—
Vasilisa Stepanenko and Samya Kullab,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Outburst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outburst. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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