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noun

Definition of spurtnext
1
as in flurry
a sudden and usually temporary growth of activity a spurt of economic growth for the first quarter of the year

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2
as in jet
a usually forceful stream of fluid discharged from a narrow opening a sudden spurt of blood rushed out from the opened wound

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spurt

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verb

ˈspərt How to pronounce spurt (audio)
1
as in to pour
to flow out in great quantities or with force water spurted from the garden hose just as I was checking the nozzle

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2
as in to erupt
to throw out or off (something from within) often violently the pipe suddenly cracked and began spurting water

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Recent Examples of spurt
Noun
His midfield looked increasingly leggy and disorganised as Spain took control in the second half, as the imperious Rodri won all of his duels and passed the ball effortlessly around spurts of French pressure. — Jack Lang, New York Times, 14 July 2026 The structure, soon to be a four-story, nearly 100,000-square-foot office building, marks another spurt of development on the crowded corner, which has grown dramatically since the interchange opened there in 2011. — Rose Evans july 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 July 2026
Verb
The large stage in the center of the arena unfolds to become a trireme spurting fire from its gunwales. — Nat Segnit, Harpers Magazine, 21 Apr. 2026 For the center of the piazza, Noguchi has designed a fountain that would spurt up into the air and then spill over onto the piazza. — Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spurt
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spurt
  1. flurry
  2. jet
  3. pour
  4. erupt
  5. burst
  6. rush
  7. eject
  8. outburst
Noun
  • But Sorsby soon was ruled ineligible for gambling on college sports, setting off a flurry of court activity.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Every February, a flurry of posts about racial justice, perfectly timed to Black History Month.
    — Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of flurry
Noun
  • Since it was designated the first national recreation area in 1964, hordes of visitors have cut Lake Mead’s glassy surface with jet skis and boats, carelessly dropping belongings that may now wash up on shore.
    — Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Friday evening brings the return of the Premier League and, with it, nine more months of twists and turns, quality and controversy, and, for fans of the 20 clubs involved, more ups and downs than a FIFA president’s private jet during a World Cup.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of jet
Verb
  • Tributes to Panettiere pour in from past colleagues, including Viola Davis, Kim Cattrall and Rosie O’Donnell — along with many others.
    — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Griffin has poured tens of millions of dollars into GOP congressional and Senate races over the years.
    — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of pour
Verb
  • Its skyline is dominated by towering smokestacks, hulking arrays of metal tubes and bright flames erupting from flares at petrochemical plants in the global plastics supply chain.
    — Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The Reichstag fire erupted in the German parliament four weeks after Adolf Hitler was sworn in as chancellor in 1933, and was used to justify a sweeping crackdown on political opponents and the suspension of civil liberties — ushering in Nazi rule.
    — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of erupt
Noun
  • There’s powerful minerality with a bright burst of delightful acidity in the finish.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Then De’Von Achane had a burst to the right for about 10 yards.
    — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of burst
Verb
  • When Conforto returned to Williamsport with the Mets in 2018, all those moments came rushing back.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The microscopic amoeba thrives in warm freshwater and can cause a neurological infection when water containing the amoeba rushes through the nose and reaches the brain, according to the state health department.
    — Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of rush
Verb
  • The driver, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected from the vehicle and taken to a hospital in critical condition.
    — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Midfielder Yannick Bright was the Miami player ejected and is suspended for Saturday’s game at Nu Stadium.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of eject
Noun
  • The lack of offense was familiar, except for the aberration of Thursday night’s 18-run outburst against the Houston Astros.
    — Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The family drama is set during an idyllic island vacation that takes a tumultuous turn when a mother’s sudden physical outburst towards her 10-year-old son exposes hidden tensions and lingering conflicts within the family.
    — Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
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“Spurt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spurt. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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