1
as in flurry
a sudden and usually temporary growth of activity
a spurt of economic growth for the first quarter of the year
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to erupt
to throw out or off (something from within) often violently
the pipe suddenly cracked and began spurting water
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of spurt
Alec Lewis, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
There are returners who have had promising moments or have flashed in spurts.
—Antonio Morales, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 22 Feb. 2025
Secondary scoring has come in only fits and spurts this season.
—Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for spurt
Noun
Harmon or Nolen could develop and play in spurts in 2025, then become focal points.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
There are returners who have had promising moments or have flashed in spurts.
—Antonio Morales, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
Verb
Barrett followed up that spurt with a costly mistake, though, fouling Wiggins on a three-point attempt.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 22 Feb. 2025
Secondary scoring has come in only fits and spurts this season.
—Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for spurt
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spurt
Noun
-
Wall Street analysts have issued a flurry of downgrades for the S&P 500, and billionaire business leaders are pushing back against Trump.—
Andrew Ross Sorkin,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
-
This time last year, the Mets had already made a flurry of pitching transactions to plug the bullpen leaks and would continue to do so through April.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Months earlier, Chinese and Russian long-range bombers had also patrolled near Alaska for the first time, prompting the U.S. and Canada to scramble their fighter jets.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
-
On Tuesday, passengers were evacuated from an American Airlines jet in Georgia after a burning odor and smoke were reported in the cabin.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
The teen poured some Al Green grit on the gospel great’s 2007 ballad, again inspiring Richie to hop up and testify to some powerful vocals.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
7 Apr. 2025
-
Just crack an egg into the chick, and the white pours smoothly out of its beak, leaving the yolk intact and safely inside.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
However, predicting if and when such jets could erupt from Sgr A* again isn't as easy as spotting evidence of its historical activity.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
24 Mar. 2025
-
Fury erupted on the streets, which quickly devolved into burning and looting.—
George B. Sánchez-Tello,
Rolling Stone,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
The transformed Hidden Jungle aviary bursts with hundreds of butterflies each spring, attracting butterfly enthusiasts from across the region.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
-
An 8-year-old Utah boy jumping on a trampoline miraculously survived after a strong wind burst sent him several feet into the air.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
The mayhem unfolded after the teen was walking back into the lobby area when Sampson rushed over to the girl and grabbed her arm, the affidavit reads.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
-
Sellers, a redshirt freshman taking over for Spencer Rattler, emerged as a dynamic dual threat, passing for 2,534 yards, rushing for 674 and generally providing belief to the rest of the team.—
Seth Emerson,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
Security on the scene in Houston said the decision whether to eject the fan ultimately rested with the Astros and Major League Baseball.—
Sam Blum,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
-
The man was ejected from the scooter and landed in a southbound lane, where he was struck by a vehicle.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Nebraska managed its best offensive showing of 2024 in a 44-point outburst against Wisconsin, sandwiched between up-and-down moments at USC and Iowa.—
Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
-
After The News first reported on his outburst, Wong resigned from his job as a Council senior adviser to Marte.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Spurt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spurt. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share