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as in bursts
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 flurries
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 eruptions
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 outbursts
This would trigger explosive outbursts on the white dwarf, which would be seen across the galaxy as a nova eruption.
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Keith Cooper, Space.com, 3 June 2026
More Than Headlines Beckham’s talent was undeniable, but it was constantly put on the backburner as the constant talk around him was mostly about on-field outbursts and questionable comments.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
And so while players often leave teammates alone after outbursts, Osorio did not.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 1 June 2026
The weather in particular has not been kind to American farmers, who have endured outbursts of record-breaking heat, historic cold, ping-pong size hail and wildfires.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
Even their coach embodies a respectful, reflective male ideal and disciplines his athletes rather than celebrating them for outbursts of anger.
—Anna Rinderspacher, Glamour, 20 May 2026
Even Republicans, who usually feigned ignorance about the President’s social-media outbursts, were weighing in.
—Jason Zengerle, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
While Naverrette flawlessly plays Nikki as being possessed by a sinister spirit who’s obsessed with Bear, her performance also includes tortured outbursts as the real Nikki sporadically breaks free from her subconscious to react in horror as her friend takes advantage of the situation.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 15 May 2026
Baylen Dupree found social fame on TikTok with her honest and hilarious videos about living with Tourette's syndrome, and her unpredictable outbursts push the show's TV-14 rating to the limit.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 15 May 2026
Keith Cooper, Space.com, 3 June 2026
More Than Headlines Beckham’s talent was undeniable, but it was constantly put on the backburner as the constant talk around him was mostly about on-field outbursts and questionable comments.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
And so while players often leave teammates alone after outbursts, Osorio did not.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 1 June 2026
The weather in particular has not been kind to American farmers, who have endured outbursts of record-breaking heat, historic cold, ping-pong size hail and wildfires.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
Even their coach embodies a respectful, reflective male ideal and disciplines his athletes rather than celebrating them for outbursts of anger.
—Anna Rinderspacher, Glamour, 20 May 2026
Even Republicans, who usually feigned ignorance about the President’s social-media outbursts, were weighing in.
—Jason Zengerle, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
While Naverrette flawlessly plays Nikki as being possessed by a sinister spirit who’s obsessed with Bear, her performance also includes tortured outbursts as the real Nikki sporadically breaks free from her subconscious to react in horror as her friend takes advantage of the situation.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 15 May 2026
Baylen Dupree found social fame on TikTok with her honest and hilarious videos about living with Tourette's syndrome, and her unpredictable outbursts push the show's TV-14 rating to the limit.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outbursts
Noun
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The device does not try to impress in short bursts.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Most radio-producing objects release bursts that last for mere seconds or less, but long-period radio transients, about a dozen of which are known, produce radio waves in bursts lasting from minutes to over an hour.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
2 June 2026
Noun
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The checkup came amid mounting scrutiny of the president's health, particularly given recent flurries of late-night social media posts, as well as his at-times tired demeanor during official meetings.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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Snow flurries began at that elevation on Wednesday.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
Noun
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There’s a certain predictability to the plots in a Taylor Sheridan production — a kind of slow, relentless grind from crisis to crisis, punctuated by occasional eruptions of violence.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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The Island of Hawaii features three famous volcanoes — Kilauea with its spectacular eruptions, Mauna Kea and its spectacular sunsets, and Mauna Loa, the world’s highest mountain when measured from its underwater base to the summit.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Perhaps alarmingly, the city’s air defenses appeared to be less active during the final wave of Russian strikes on Tuesday morning, with CNN producers hearing ongoing explosions, but not the sound of counter-systems firing.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Some were awakened by explosions; others pulled back their curtains in the early hours to see plumes of black smoke rising above the city.—
David Hickey,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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Although more than 20 Ebola outbreaks have taken place in Congo and Uganda, the Bundibugyo virus has been rare.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 June 2026
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As population growth drives animal-to-human disease transmission, outbreaks like the current one will become more frequent, requiring a sustained level of vigilance that cuts across sectors.—
Daniele Nyirandutiye,
semafor.com,
1 June 2026
Noun
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There have been flashes, but the offense needs Pasquantino and Perez to play up to expectations day in and day out.—
Jaylon Thompson
May 30,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2026
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As Wiley entered menopause and experienced the hot flashes, hair-thinning, and other physical symptoms that come with it, her straightening treatment—once a moment for pampering—became an exhausting chore.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
29 May 2026
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There have even been spurts of hot hitting by players that are entirely capable of spurts but shouldn’t be counted on to carry the team over long stretches.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
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By contrast, sports like sprinting and powerlifting are done in short spurts, and the body responds by burning through energy sources that are already stored in the muscles.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
20 May 2026
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Thunderstorms and wind gusts of more than 80 mph were reported in Frederick, South Dakota, on Wednesday, leaving buildings damaged, a radio tower and power lines toppled, and trees uprooted.—
Kenton Gewecke,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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Winds are forecasted to be west 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph and humidity as low as 10%.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2026
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“Outbursts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outbursts. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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