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as in explosion
a sudden intense expression of strong feeling
the judge directed the courtroom spectators to refrain from any outbursts when the verdict was read
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as in flurry
a sudden and usually temporary growth of activity
there was a remarkable outburst of work in the office as the visiting VIPs made their tour
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as in eruption
the act or an instance of exploding
in the outburst known as a supernova, the star may reach an intrinsic luminosity one billion times that of the sun
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Recent Examples of outburst
Last month, the press conference for the upcoming bout previously descended into a bit of chaos when Eubank Jr produced an egg from his pocket and hit his British rival across the cheek with his left hand – he was later fined £100,000 for this outburst.
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Caroline Frost, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2025
An arrest affidavit filed in federal court in Georgia alleges that Augustin, one of eight passengers on an American Airlines flight, had a violent outburst at one of five crew members.
—Kyla Guilfoil, NBC News, 12 Mar. 2025
One faction is taking a pragmatic approach that appeals to voters in the middle, while others want more action, such as protests and interruptions like U.S. Rep. Al Green's (D-Texas) outburst at the president's joint address to Congress.
—Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025
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
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Caroline Frost, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2025
An arrest affidavit filed in federal court in Georgia alleges that Augustin, one of eight passengers on an American Airlines flight, had a violent outburst at one of five crew members.
—Kyla Guilfoil, NBC News, 12 Mar. 2025
One faction is taking a pragmatic approach that appeals to voters in the middle, while others want more action, such as protests and interruptions like U.S. Rep. Al Green's (D-Texas) outburst at the president's joint address to Congress.
—Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outburst
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Another 1,671 firms reached $2.5 to $4.9 million, up from 506 in 2021. Transportation and warehousing: With the e-commerce explosion sparking demand for last-mile transportation and warehousing, solopreneurs in this space profited.—
Elaine Pofeldt,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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An eruption followed by an explosion was heard Thursday evening as far as Larantuka and Maumere, two cities about 30 to 53 miles from the volcano.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Investors are also expecting a flurry of economic data this week.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2025
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Most solar cycles have two peaks, so astronomers expect a flurry of sunspots in the sun's northern hemisphere.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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Since the volcanic eruption, most farmers here are just trying to get back on their feet.—
Colette Davidson,
Christian Science Monitor,
28 Mar. 2025
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The economic loss from a Mount Fuji eruption is estimated to be up to 2.5 trillion yen ($16.6 billion).—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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In the video, first published by The Guardian, Redknapp is also seen raising his left arm, prompting a burst of laughter from the audience.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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The Gators responded with six consecutive points before Maryland embarked on a 6-2 burst for a 36-35 lead.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Mar. 2025
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Some areas could see up to four months' worth of rain in just five days, leading to flash flooding in areas unaccustomed to such events.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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There’s an increasing threat for flash flooding from Thursday through Saturday, due to the multiple rounds of heavy rain.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Outburst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outburst. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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