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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
Sommers was seen sitting peacefully for nearly an hour prior to the outburst.
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Alexandra Koch, Fox News, 7 Feb. 2025
White can explain the nuances of slap fighting technique in detail, but for those in attendance, the snapping sound of each blow draws feral outbursts.
—Matt Craig, Forbes, 6 Feb. 2025
Musk’s outburst was part of an ongoing crusade against the digital encyclopedia.
—Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 5 Feb. 2025
Player of the Week Junior forward Darron Greer Jr. averages 24.3 points and 11 rebounds over four games for Argo, including a 36-point outburst in a 69-51 win over Chicago Christian.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
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Alexandra Koch, Fox News, 7 Feb. 2025
White can explain the nuances of slap fighting technique in detail, but for those in attendance, the snapping sound of each blow draws feral outbursts.
—Matt Craig, Forbes, 6 Feb. 2025
Musk’s outburst was part of an ongoing crusade against the digital encyclopedia.
—Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 5 Feb. 2025
Player of the Week Junior forward Darron Greer Jr. averages 24.3 points and 11 rebounds over four games for Argo, including a 36-point outburst in a 69-51 win over Chicago Christian.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outburst
Noun
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Driving the news: The IAEA said Friday that an explosion was heard at the plant overnight at the containment structure over the plant's reactor 4 — the site of the 1986 disaster — causing a fire.—
Ivana Saric,
Axios,
14 Feb. 2025
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The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the UN’s nuclear watchdog, said that its team at the site heard a large explosion shortly before 2 a.m. local time Friday (7 p.m. ET Thursday).—
Daria Tarasova-Markina,
CNN,
14 Feb. 2025
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After a slow start to free agency, the Valkyries have made a flurry of moves.—
Joseph Dycus,
The Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2025
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The scene between Lipa, 29, and Turner, 34, also sparked a flurry of other reactions from fans.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
4 Feb. 2025
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Iceland is a volcanic island, and volcanic islands sometimes have volcanic eruptions.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2025
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Santorini took its current shape following one of the largest volcanic eruptions in history, around 1600 BC.—
Reuters,
NBC News,
6 Feb. 2025
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The Chiefs run offense hasn’t been the same since left guard Joe Thuney moved out to left tackle, and running back Isiah Pacheco hasn’t shown his typical burst after returning this season from a pair of injuries.—
Jesse Newell,
Kansas City Star,
8 Feb. 2025
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This occurs when an artery in the brain leaks or bursts and causes bleeding in the brain.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN,
7 Feb. 2025
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FRBs are sporadic, intense flashes of radio wave energy that can be brighter than entire galaxies.—
John Loeffler,
Space.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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When Laura’s ex-boyfriend Bobby (Dana Ashbrook), who’s now a cop, sees Laura’s prom picture for the first time in years, he’s immediately moved to tears—a flash of that distinctly Lynchian soaring sentimentality, the kind that can feel unnerving to watch.—
K. Austin Collins,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Outburst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outburst. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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