1
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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3
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
But when his streams became more reactionary, filled with outbursts, expletives, and certified crashouts over losing levels, subscribers flocked in.
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Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
This student’s outbursts had been an ongoing issue for three years, and Elliot quickly realized that few teachers had received the necessary restraint training to handle this student.
—IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
Perhaps Florence might have learned to cast aside the envy that seemed to be suppressed only by her outbursts and insults, her ever-increasing appetite, a collection of maladies that seemed to anger and horrify her father even further.
—Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
For decades, scientists suspected that SEEs originated from different types of solar outbursts but lacked the ability to clearly link events in space to their source on the Sun.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2025
This should improve space weather predictions substantially by allowing scientists to determine the power, direction, and chance of impact upon Earth of solar outbursts.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2025
His awkward body language and soft gaze exhibit a boyish tenderness, clouded only by the erratic outbursts of his condition.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 31 Aug. 2025
An insular community of American Christians that is, at least for the five decades that this book covers, basically free from scandal, strife, and outbursts is not to be believed.
—Hannah Gold, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2025
The policy also prohibits members of the public from discussing political matters or having noisy outbursts, such as applauding, cheering or booing during public comment, which Zekich called subjective.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
This student’s outbursts had been an ongoing issue for three years, and Elliot quickly realized that few teachers had received the necessary restraint training to handle this student.
—IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
Perhaps Florence might have learned to cast aside the envy that seemed to be suppressed only by her outbursts and insults, her ever-increasing appetite, a collection of maladies that seemed to anger and horrify her father even further.
—Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
For decades, scientists suspected that SEEs originated from different types of solar outbursts but lacked the ability to clearly link events in space to their source on the Sun.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2025
This should improve space weather predictions substantially by allowing scientists to determine the power, direction, and chance of impact upon Earth of solar outbursts.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2025
His awkward body language and soft gaze exhibit a boyish tenderness, clouded only by the erratic outbursts of his condition.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 31 Aug. 2025
An insular community of American Christians that is, at least for the five decades that this book covers, basically free from scandal, strife, and outbursts is not to be believed.
—Hannah Gold, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2025
The policy also prohibits members of the public from discussing political matters or having noisy outbursts, such as applauding, cheering or booing during public comment, which Zekich called subjective.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outbursts
Noun
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The palate bursts with rich, agave-forward flavors, revealing curious floral nuances of geranium and sweet spices.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The bursts packed a punch, uprooting even mature trees in the Carmichael area, and disrupting power to thousands of Sacramento Municipal Utility District customers.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Thin air and unpredictable wind flurries near Everest’s highest elevations prevent the drones from operating at some of the final camps leading to the summit.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The researchers see applications in monitoring sandstorms, volcanic eruptions, and other airborne hazards.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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Ancient eruptions have formed dark layers of lava rock interbedded with pumice and pyroclastic flow deposits.—
David Bressan,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The test marked a welcome victory for SpaceX and the budding launch vehicle, which suffered in-flight upper stage explosions during each of this year's three Starship launches leading up to Flight 10.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The barrage appeared to target several Ukrainian regions, with local authorities reporting explosions in the western regions of Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk and Lutsk.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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America’s retreat from WHO deepens the damage by weakening global systems for monitoring outbreaks, reviewing evidence and maintaining databases such as the Global Burden of Disease.—
Stan Chu Ilo,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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And recent outbreaks of the avian flu have killed off millions of waterfowl and shorebirds.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As the number one overall pick last year, Williams somewhat underperformed as a rookie, but some of that can be attributed to poor coaching, and the former Heisman Trophy winner showed flashes of brilliance at times.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Tyler Glasnow has shown unhittable flashes.—
The Athletic MLB Staff,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The runs came in spurts the next few innings — mostly from the last five hitters in the lineup, who combined for 10 hits, seven RBI and two walks (both from Max Kepler).—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
2 Sep. 2025
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Pariah has its heavy moments as well as spurts of joy and hopefulness, and the best part is no lesbian is sacrificed to further the plot.—
Quispe López,
Them.,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Anticipate quarter-sized hail (1 inch) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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The tornado would be classified at the top of the Fujita Scale — an F5 — with gusts of more than 200 mph.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Outbursts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outbursts. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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