outburst
noun
out·burst
ˈau̇t-ˌbərst 
1
: a violent expression of feeling
an outburst of anger
2
: a surge of activity or growth
new outbursts of creative power—
C. E. Montague
C. E. Montague3
: eruption
volcanic outbursts
Examples of outburst in a Sentence
the judge directed the courtroom spectators to refrain from any outbursts when the verdict was read
there was a remarkable outburst of work in the office as the visiting VIPs made their tour
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This is all happening as a severe storm system is forecast to move through the central and southern parts of the country late this week in a multiday outburst with tornadoes, hail and damaging winds expected.
—Seth Borenstein, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025
This is all happening as severe storm system is forecast to move through the central and southern parts of the nation late this week in a multi-day outburst with strong tornadoes, hail and damaging winds expected.
—arkansasonline.com, 12 Mar. 2025
While clearly problematic, from the age gap to Presley's violent outbursts, Coppola refuses to sensationalize.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Larrabee ignited the outburst, flicking a puck top shelf in the slot with 10:39 left in the period.
—Jason Cooke, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2025
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Seth Borenstein, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025
This is all happening as severe storm system is forecast to move through the central and southern parts of the nation late this week in a multi-day outburst with strong tornadoes, hail and damaging winds expected.
—arkansasonline.com, 12 Mar. 2025
While clearly problematic, from the age gap to Presley's violent outbursts, Coppola refuses to sensationalize.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Larrabee ignited the outburst, flicking a puck top shelf in the slot with 10:39 left in the period.
—Jason Cooke, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2025
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“Outburst.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outburst. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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outburst
noun
out·burst
-ˌbərst
1
: a sudden violent expression of strong feeling
an outburst of anger
2
: a sudden increase in activity or growth
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