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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For its part, the Kremlin has played down any suggestion that President Trump’s recent critical outburst has had much impact.
—Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 9 July 2025
Willi Castro belted a solo shot off Hodge to make it 5-0, Lewis singled in a run, and Harrison Bader completed the six-run outburst with a two-run homer of his own off Hodge.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 9 July 2025
Did Martin’s outburst finally convince Masha that hallucinating the ghosts of your past isn’t the healthiest way to deal with loss?
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 2 July 2025
The hearing was paused briefly because of an outburst by a man who claimed to be Hinton's brother.
—Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 9 July 2025
Willi Castro belted a solo shot off Hodge to make it 5-0, Lewis singled in a run, and Harrison Bader completed the six-run outburst with a two-run homer of his own off Hodge.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 9 July 2025
Did Martin’s outburst finally convince Masha that hallucinating the ghosts of your past isn’t the healthiest way to deal with loss?
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 2 July 2025
The hearing was paused briefly because of an outburst by a man who claimed to be Hinton's brother.
—Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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“Outburst.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outburst. Accessed 19 Jul. 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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