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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
Ir remains to be seen, though, how many legislatures will follow, and whether the outburst of mid-decade redistricting will extend down to county commissions, city councils and school boards that make myriad decisions affecting people's lives.
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ABC News, 7 June 2026
The strongest of these appears to be the Perseid outburst, which could range from 500 to 1000 meteors per hour.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 7 June 2026
But what lingered was Commissioner Steve Glassman’s outburst.
—Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 6 June 2026
The mild-mannered star’s outburst headlined a first half where the Knicks tallied just three free throws.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 4 June 2026
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ABC News, 7 June 2026
The strongest of these appears to be the Perseid outburst, which could range from 500 to 1000 meteors per hour.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 7 June 2026
But what lingered was Commissioner Steve Glassman’s outburst.
—Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 6 June 2026
The mild-mannered star’s outburst headlined a first half where the Knicks tallied just three free throws.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outburst
Noun
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The larger and more immediate risk came from the possible explosion.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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The chemical behind the explosion — ammonium nitrate — is not regulated under RMP.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Nine people were injured in a flurry of gunfire in a crowd on Troost Avenue early Saturday morning, Kansas City police said.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2026
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The Knicks erased a fourteen-point Spurs lead in the third quarter and then surged ahead in the fourth, led once again by the New Yorker cover star Jalen Brunson, who added to his legend with a flurry of clutch jumpers in the final minutes.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Milwaukee's eruption in the sixth turned a 3-1 deficit into a comfortable cushion.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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While the prominence resembles a fiery eruption, Johnston notes that looks can be deceiving.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
5 June 2026
Noun
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Four of the runs scored in a quick burst in the sixth, when Neto made an error just before Rushing’s three-run homer.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
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While the Rays came alive for three runs during the final two innings, Miami’s early offensive burst built enough of a cushion for Tyler Zuber to earn his first career save.—
Tyler Carmona
June 6,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2026
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Some areas of the Midwest are at risk of multiple rounds of storms that could produce flash flooding.—
Kenton Gewecke,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
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After receiving a firing order, the vehicles maneuvered into position and launched their rockets with bright flashes within three minutes, demonstrating their mobility.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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“Outburst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outburst. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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