SPURT Synonyms: 110 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of spurt

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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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

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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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

The earnest effort of the youngest Bulls players paid off in spurts. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026 Meanwhile, Sam Darnold and the Seahawks have shown spurts of that Super Bowl-level play that got them the Vince Lombardi Trophy last season. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2026

Verb

Once opened, check for foul odors, cloudiness, or spurting liquid when opening. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 13 July 2026 Someone spurted hair spray on Tate McRae’s long locks. — Jane Bua, New Yorker, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for spurt

Recent Examples of Synonyms for spurt

Noun

Light flurries to 2 inches possible down to 5000 feet with higher accumulations remaining above 6000 feet.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 Nov. 2026
Especially since the big frame of the show’s director, Robert Falls, had just exited the theater, a flurry visible in the corner of my eye.

— Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of flurry

Noun

In game, the Keys look like an ideal place to hit pristine tropical waters for a dive, jet ski, or scuba trip.

— Tom Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Nov. 2026
Howell started by taking a swing pass in the right flat, then turning on the jets to out race the defense 63 yards to the end zone.

— Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Nov. 2026

Definition of jet

Verb

Twenty months of liquor retaliation between the United States and Canada have cost distillers in both countries, cost provinces revenue and narrowed what people on both sides of the border can pour.

— Lars Hanson, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2026
But given the widespread discontent and overwhelmingly negative feedback pouring towards the committee, there was some small sliver of hope that the week two poll might address some of the issues.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of pour

Verb

And then the spontaneous cheers and shouts erupted as the aircraft, full of returning troops, lifted off the South Vietnam air strip.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2026
These were majestic art objects but in the hands of skilled puppeteers, the Sicilian marionettes shows could also erupt into wild, raw, bloodthirsty warfare.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of erupt

Noun

Shamblers, a mutation of the infected, release corrosive clouds that can burn nearby victims and emit a final burst when killed.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Nov. 2026
Her reliance on TikTok for bursts of dopamine no longer felt like a personal failing.

— Isabella Cueto, STAT, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of burst

Verb

Kansas defensive end Leroy Harris III’s assignment was to rush the passer on the most pivotal play of the Jayhawks’ 33-32 loss to UCF on Saturday at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2026
Riley rushed for 192 yards and two touchdowns, added 88 receiving yards and a receiving TD, and returned a kickoff 20 yards — good for 300 all-purpose yards and three total scores.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of rush

Verb

Early exit Maryland defensive back Dontay Joyner took another twist Saturday when he was ejected for a flagrant personal foul just 96 seconds into the game.

— CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
Last month, a 42-year-old man fell to his death at Six Flags Over Georgia after being ejected from a roller coaster.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of eject

Noun

The outburst was in reaction to a video Trump reshared on social media in which former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama were depicted as apes.

— Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 8 Nov. 2026
Doncic’s 53-point outburst eclipsed Wembanyama’s 52 points the star center scored Wednesday for the highest single-game scoring performance this season.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of outburst

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