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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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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
So far, there have been no scandals, no outbursts and no overexposure.
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Sughnen Yongo, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
The couple would beat each other in drunken outbursts, but the man also protected Kay K from traffickers and dealers.
—Jayme Fraser, USA Today, 16 June 2025
Some Republican lawmakers have called for Padilla to be federally prosecuted over the outburst with Noem, while Democrats defended his actions.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 13 June 2025
Elsewhere, beware of outbursts and shocking news in the first few days of the week.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 15 June 2025
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Sughnen Yongo, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
The couple would beat each other in drunken outbursts, but the man also protected Kay K from traffickers and dealers.
—Jayme Fraser, USA Today, 16 June 2025
Some Republican lawmakers have called for Padilla to be federally prosecuted over the outburst with Noem, while Democrats defended his actions.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 13 June 2025
Elsewhere, beware of outbursts and shocking news in the first few days of the week.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 15 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outburst
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Like Squid Game, Dead Set juxtaposes familiar cultural symbols and settings with grim, inevitable explosions of blood, straddling the line between twisted, compelling drama and a sobering reminder of violence lurking in our present society.—
Rory Doherty,
Time,
27 June 2025
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No one was injured in the explosion, which rained debris on the beaches of the northern Mexican state of Tamaulipas.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 June 2025
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Senate Republicans steered the sweeping policy bill past a filibuster by using the protections of a process known as budget reconciliation, which also required the legislation to undergo a flurry of amendment votes that stretched from early Monday to lunchtime Tuesday.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
1 July 2025
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During the offseason, the Dallas Cowboys made a flurry of moves to bolster the cast of offensive weapons around Dak Prescott.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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Featuring hundreds of diagrams from the past millennium, ranging from financial charts to maps of volcanic eruptions, the exhibition provides the kind of survey that brings definition to an entire category of visual communication.—
Jonathon Keats,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Earth processes – such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions – also trigger cascading hazards, often with long-lasting effects.—
Brian J. Yanites,
The Conversation,
26 June 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 July 2025
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The Venetian police’s hybrids, recently aquired, are by Huracan Marine, designed to run on diesel when the cops need bursts of speed, and on electricity when slow cruising is required.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2025
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While Manning did show flashes during his limited playing time over the past couple of seasons, former college football coach Steve Spurrier doesn't appear ready to buy the hype surrounding the young quarterback.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
25 June 2025
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“Outburst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outburst. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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