1
as in cramp
a painful sudden tightening of a muscle
he suffers terribly from back spasms
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as in burst
a sudden intense expression of strong feeling
a spasm of love that he had never experienced before
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Recent Examples of spasm
In a corresponding move, the Royals placed top reliever Lucas Erceg on the injured list with low back spasms.
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2025
Weed has also been linked to cardiac arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation; myocarditis — an inflammation of the heart muscle — spasms of the heart’s arteries and a higher risk of heart failure.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 5 May 2025
Advertisement Advertisement Permethrin is a neurotoxin that targets an insect’s nervous system, triggering muscle spasms, paralysis, and eventually death.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 24 June 2025
Rioters across Los Angeles set Waymo cabs ablaze in a spasm of violence over federal immigration enforcement in the West Coast metropolis.
—Nr Editors, National Review, 13 June 2025
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2025
Weed has also been linked to cardiac arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation; myocarditis — an inflammation of the heart muscle — spasms of the heart’s arteries and a higher risk of heart failure.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 5 May 2025
Advertisement Advertisement Permethrin is a neurotoxin that targets an insect’s nervous system, triggering muscle spasms, paralysis, and eventually death.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 24 June 2025
Rioters across Los Angeles set Waymo cabs ablaze in a spasm of violence over federal immigration enforcement in the West Coast metropolis.
—Nr Editors, National Review, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spasm
Noun
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Salmonella Symptoms Most people infected with Salmonella experience diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps, according to the CDC.—
Matt Cannon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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Vibrio is a bacterium that naturally lives in coastal waters, causing fever, vomiting, diarrhea, and cramps, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.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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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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The Esparto Fire Protection District responded to the scene, but could not engage the explosions coming from within the warehouse, and so set about stopping the fire raging across the valley floor.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 July 2025
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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
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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
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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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Residents are urged to take precautions as further flash flooding is possible.—
Hannah Parry
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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Among those under watch are areas already devastated over the Fourth of July weekend, when more than 80 people died in separate flash flooding events.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
7 July 2025
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Residents should prepare for wind gusts of up to 60 mph.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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The fire grew quickly overnight Saturday into Sunday morning, expanding to burn over 500 acres in the park as wind gusts reached up to 40 miles per hour.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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“Spasm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spasm. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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