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spasm

noun

ˈspa-zəm

Definition of spasm

as in cramp

a painful sudden tightening of a muscle he suffers terribly from back spasms

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as in burst

a sudden intense expression of strong feeling a spasm of love that he had never experienced before

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Recent Examples of spasm In 2022, she was diagnosed with the rare and progressive autoimmune and neurological disorder — which can cause muscle rigidity, mobility issues, painful spasms and shortness of breath. — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2026 Rockies third baseman Kyle Karros was a late scratch with back spasms. — ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026 In 2022, Dion was diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome, a rare, debilitating progressive neurological disorder that causes muscle rigidity and spasms so violent Dion broke ribs. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 Sep. 2026 After Tua Tagovailoa had back spasms in Thursday’s practice, Rush had little opportunity to get reps with the starters and to be ready for the game on short notice. — Rod Beard, AJC.com, 13 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spasm

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Noun

When play resumed Ollie Gordon II, who left the game with cramps in the third quarter, returned to the field.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2026
Symptoms included diarrhea that could be bloody or watery and stomach cramps that could be severe, the agency said.

— Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of cramp

Noun

The laser accelerated electrons through a gas, directing them into a solid target to create light bursts that generated muon pairs.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026
In bursts of bright stanzas, Chen Chen transports us through the landscape of his childhood into his early twenties.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of burst

Noun

Hastert’s tenure was marked by a shift of power from committee chairmen to GOP leaders, fealty to the Bush administration and an explosion of congressional pet projects known as earmarks.

— Michael Tarm, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
The explosion caused an artificial radiation belt that destroyed several satellites and partially knocked out street lights and phone lines in Hawaii.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of explosion

Noun

During the 1990s, mafia-style killings of public figures were a common occurrence in Bulgaria, but the latest outburst of violence has shocked the country, amid a heated campaign for presidential elections next month.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026
Behavioral therapies, which are standard in foster care settings, use punishments and rewards to get children to control outbursts, anger and other problematic behaviors.

— Joseph Shapiro, NPR, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of outburst

Noun

The vehicle splashed down intact in the northern Pacific Ocean three hours and eight minutes after liftoff, causing another eruption of cheers from the folks gathered at Starbase.

— Mike Wall, Space.com, 28 Sep. 2026
Surveillance video from the park shows an eruption of gunfire that lasted about 30 seconds as people fled the area.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of eruption

Noun

The disembodied emcee voice for the performance only asks that flash not be used, and that any photography or videography not disturb surrounding attendees.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Tropical storms Arthur and Edouard didn’t last long, but heavy rain from both resulted in significant flash flooding and water rescues near the Gulf Coast.

— Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of flash

Noun

Just four minutes before clearing the plane for landing, an air traffic controller had provided a wind advisory to a different flight, noting gusts of up to 25 mph (40 kph) from the south.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2026
That is well before a nor’easter began pounding the state’s barrier islands with 16-foot waves and 50 mph gusts.

— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2026

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