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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
The opening 45-minute outburst was the third time in MLS that LAFC (5-0-1, 16 points) scored a handful of goals in a half.
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Josh Gross, Daily News, 5 Apr. 2026
Earlier this year, West apologized for his past controversial statements and antisemitic outbursts in a full-page Wall Street Journal ad, but hasn’t commented publicly.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2026
Saturday, Auriemma issued a public apology about his behavior after his angry outburst following UConn’s 62-48 loss to South Carolina triggered an outcry from the women’s basketball world and sports world in general.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
Ye has attributed his outbursts to manic episodes due to bipolar disorder.
—Neda Ulaby, NPR, 5 Apr. 2026
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Josh Gross, Daily News, 5 Apr. 2026
Earlier this year, West apologized for his past controversial statements and antisemitic outbursts in a full-page Wall Street Journal ad, but hasn’t commented publicly.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2026
Saturday, Auriemma issued a public apology about his behavior after his angry outburst following UConn’s 62-48 loss to South Carolina triggered an outcry from the women’s basketball world and sports world in general.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
Ye has attributed his outbursts to manic episodes due to bipolar disorder.
—Neda Ulaby, NPR, 5 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outburst
Noun
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According to the documents, Chee paid his other employees in cash — including those who later died in the explosion.—
Joe Rubin,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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The warmth that is the CinemaScope explosion of every emotion all at once.—
Courtney Crowder,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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The Public Service Commission has approved a flurry of rate hikes in recent years as private utilities grapple with maintaining profits while improving infrastructure in a mountainous, sparsely populated state.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The latest adaptation of the action video game series is uppercutting its way into theaters, kicking off the summer blockbuster season with a flurry of powerful punches.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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The eruption of an Icelandic volcano kept some artists from getting to the festival, including The Cribs and Frightened Rabbit.—
Vanessa Franko,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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Home to the volcanic eruptions that have been hitting headlines since 2023, the country’s geothermal power is on full display.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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The greatest threat will be the possibility of large hail and some strong bursts of wind.—
Chris Shaffer,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Some start with an initial burst of attention, followed by years of uncertainty as leads dry up and interest fades.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2026
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Signaling growth worries, HSBC flash Purchasing Managers' Index compiled by S&P Global showed that India's private sector activity in March slowed to its lowest level since October 2022.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2026
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Witnesses reported seeing snipers positioned on rooftops in the area and hearing multiple flash bangs, along with commands from deputies ordering the suspect to come out.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Outburst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outburst. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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