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

That experience means Jenkins is capable of testing TCU’s secondary in spurts, but there’s a blueprint to slow Jenkins down. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2026 Courtney Williams, who starred for the Sun for five seasons, had five points during the opening spurt. — CBS News, 20 Sep. 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

Noun

OpenAI is holding its annual DevDay developer conference on Tuesday, where the artificial intelligence company is expected to showcase a flurry of new products and features.

— Ashley Capoot,Kate Rooney,Chris Eudaily, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
Cliffs teeter at 1,640 feet, before tumbling down in a flurry of vineyards and walking trails to the rushing rivers and gorges of Sil and Miño.

— Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of flurry

Noun

Passengers will enjoy the amenities and seamless nature of private jet travel at a fraction of the cost.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
The president of the United States said [in September] that nobody should buy Bombardier jets any more.

— Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of jet

Verb

A couple of inches can mean the difference between water staying out of one’s house or pouring in.

— Brian Tang, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026
One point of concern is Texas, where national Republicans have poured well over $100 million into protecting Paxton from Democratic challenger James Talarico.

— David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of pour

Verb

Prosecutors argued Martin and Payton were armed gang members who participated in a confrontation with rivals that erupted into gunfire on a crowded downtown street as nightclubs closed.

— Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
The Vikings erupted for 21 fourth-quarter points, turning what had looked like a rout into a one-possession game.

— D’Joumbarey Moreau, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of erupt

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

Verb

Notre Dame finished with a season-best 241 yards rushing, with freshman Jonaz Walton posting a team-high 120 yards and James adding 65 more.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
With the Miami Dolphins opting to take Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez, Jordyn Brooks rushed to the practice facility.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of rush

Verb

Perdomo Torres was ejected from the van and thrown to the ground, breaking his leg, ankle and hand.

— David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
Smith, who was riding in the left lane, was ejected from the bike and hit the pavement, suffering severe injuries, according to police.

— Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of eject

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

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