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
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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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Did Sean’s outburst break your heart, even just a little?
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 23 Oct. 2024
Prosecutors have argued in court documents that accounts from subway passengers vary widely, including some who said Neely's outbursts were not out of the ordinary on New York City public transit.
—Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 21 Oct. 2024
In his interview with Rolling Stone, Alex points out that the tour ultimately fell apart after David Lee Roth had an outburst when discussing the idea of honoring and acknowledging Eddie Van Halen in the tour.
—Quentin Thane Singer, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
However, a big outburst of powerful twisters killed 42 people and injured over 260 in Central Florida in the space of a few hours in February 1998.
—Stephany Matat, Isabella O'Malley, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 Oct. 2024
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Nick Caruso, TVLine, 23 Oct. 2024
Prosecutors have argued in court documents that accounts from subway passengers vary widely, including some who said Neely's outbursts were not out of the ordinary on New York City public transit.
—Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 21 Oct. 2024
In his interview with Rolling Stone, Alex points out that the tour ultimately fell apart after David Lee Roth had an outburst when discussing the idea of honoring and acknowledging Eddie Van Halen in the tour.
—Quentin Thane Singer, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
However, a big outburst of powerful twisters killed 42 people and injured over 260 in Central Florida in the space of a few hours in February 1998.
—Stephany Matat, Isabella O'Malley, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 Oct. 2024
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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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