1
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
Hence, the spasms of anticipatory body language in the stands before the 25-year-old guard sank the dagger: This is just what this team does.
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 6 June 2025
When Herod enters, the music lurches between saccharine waltz episodes and spasms of Expressionistic anarchy—a fracturing of the lingua franca.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
In the five years since the global shutdown that heralded the Covid-19 pandemic, the retail industry has weathered a once-in-a-generation evolutionary spasm which, like the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs, has forced brands and companies to adapt or die.
—Greg Petro, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
According to the neurologist, Dr. Alier Marrero, the patients suffered hallucinations, spasms, rapid memory loss and the sensation that bugs were crawling underneath their skin, but their symptoms and brain scans didn’t neatly fit an existing diagnosis.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 7 May 2025
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 6 June 2025
When Herod enters, the music lurches between saccharine waltz episodes and spasms of Expressionistic anarchy—a fracturing of the lingua franca.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
In the five years since the global shutdown that heralded the Covid-19 pandemic, the retail industry has weathered a once-in-a-generation evolutionary spasm which, like the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs, has forced brands and companies to adapt or die.
—Greg Petro, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
According to the neurologist, Dr. Alier Marrero, the patients suffered hallucinations, spasms, rapid memory loss and the sensation that bugs were crawling underneath their skin, but their symptoms and brain scans didn’t neatly fit an existing diagnosis.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spasm
Noun
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If your child shows symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea, or cramps after taking the syrup, seek medical care immediately.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
20 June 2025
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People who eat foods contaminated with these bacteria often experience nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramps and fever.—
Amanda Heidt,
Scientific American,
18 June 2025
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Pride Month tends to arrive in a confetti burst of color.—
Sophia Bush,
Time,
20 June 2025
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In a burst of architectural brilliance, a pair of striking glass hallways connect the two wings of the main house, one spotlighting views of a cascading creek and the other lush landscaping.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2025
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No one was injured in the explosion, which rained debris on the beaches of the northern Mexican state of Tamaulipas.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 June 2025
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Like Squid Game, Dead Set juxtaposes familiar cultural symbols and settings with grim, inevitable explosions of blood, straddling the line between twisted, compelling drama and a sobering reminder of violence lurking in our present society.—
Rory Doherty,
Time,
27 June 2025
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Mention that season, and most cite his 56-point outburst against Annapolis Area Christian School.—
Sam Cohn,
Baltimore Sun,
25 June 2025
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Anyone else want to torture me with an outburst at this very moment?—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
24 June 2025
Noun
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Volcanic activity is documented since the 17th century, with most eruptions limited to the smaller Lewotobi Laki-laki.—
David Bressan,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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The eruption is flowing into a remote area of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
20 June 2025
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Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2025
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While Manning did show flashes during his limited playing time over the past couple of seasons, former college football coach Steve Spurrier doesn't appear ready to buy the hype surrounding the young quarterback.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
25 June 2025
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The fire occurred on a breezy spring day, with strong gusts blowing from west to east, pushing flames and thick black smoke along the pier toward the shore.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 June 2025
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One strong gust of wind can be enough to flip one of these trailers onto its side.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
22 June 2025
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“Spasm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spasm. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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