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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In some cases, the person may exhibit sudden emotional outbursts or changes in temperament.
—Brigid Dwyer, Verywell Health, 15 Apr. 2025
The seven-goal outburst on Saturday vs. Washington gives the Jackets 254 goals.
—Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Using high-resolution imaging, SDO traced the outburst back to a small solar jet erupting from a coronal hole — a region where the sun's magnetic field opens out into space.
—Victoria Corless, Space.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Nathan was prone to violent outbursts even before they got married.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2025
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Brigid Dwyer, Verywell Health, 15 Apr. 2025
The seven-goal outburst on Saturday vs. Washington gives the Jackets 254 goals.
—Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Using high-resolution imaging, SDO traced the outburst back to a small solar jet erupting from a coronal hole — a region where the sun's magnetic field opens out into space.
—Victoria Corless, Space.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Nathan was prone to violent outbursts even before they got married.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2025
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“Outburst.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outburst. Accessed 23 Apr. 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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