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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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3
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
Sharpe’s news division revealed footage of Brian’s outburst on children’s television, ruining his career.
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Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 2 July 2025
Even during a fiery outburst on June 3, when a member of the public started lobbing profanities at Combs, the rapper looked blankly at the woman before turning back around in his chair.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 1 July 2025
Before our child spreads their wings and leaves there may be flaring tempers, rebellion, and angry outbursts—which may leave many of us hurt, scratching our heads, and wondering what exactly is going on.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 24 June 2025
Mention that season, and most cite his 56-point outburst against Annapolis Area Christian School.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 25 June 2025
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Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 2 July 2025
Even during a fiery outburst on June 3, when a member of the public started lobbing profanities at Combs, the rapper looked blankly at the woman before turning back around in his chair.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 1 July 2025
Before our child spreads their wings and leaves there may be flaring tempers, rebellion, and angry outbursts—which may leave many of us hurt, scratching our heads, and wondering what exactly is going on.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 24 June 2025
Mention that season, and most cite his 56-point outburst against Annapolis Area Christian School.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outburst
Noun
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The Yankees’ double-digit explosion on a rainy night provided plenty of breathing room for a bullpen that has been taxed and decimated by injuries.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
9 July 2025
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These new requirements, including this relatively tight deadline, could trigger an explosion of litigation across the state as condo associations begin to reassess governing documents, assessment structures, and recorded declarations, Pardo said.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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The singer announced the surprise album less than 12 hours before its release, with billboards and a flurry of Instagram posts signaling its arrival.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
11 July 2025
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Conflicting accounts from workers and federal officials have raised a flurry of questions as DHS officials say their agents were shot at.—
Michelle Krupa,
CNN Money,
11 July 2025
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On July 9, USGS said the most recent eruption had ended.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
14 July 2025
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It is believed that in most cases, the eruption completely destroys the white dwarf.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
2 July 2025
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The galaxy can be seen undergoing a burst of star formation thanks to the tidal influence of a galactic neighbor, with the glowing red form of an emission nebula visible throughout, giving the impression of a cosmic firework display.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
13 July 2025
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The raging river bursts from its banks around this time, sweeping homes, cars, campers and cabins downstream.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
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There is also the threat of heavy rain which could lead to flash flooding in some areas, the weather service reports.—
Hailey Roden,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
19 July 2025
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Trump and Abbott have pushed back aggressively against questions about how well local authorities responded to forecasts of heavy rain and the first reports of flash flooding.—
John Hanna,
Chicago Tribune,
19 July 2025
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“Outburst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outburst. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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