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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Page Six reported that the 58-year-old television chef had an outburst on Thursday, January 16, while shopping at Eataly NYC Downtown.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
There have been more signs of progress over the last two weeks — Edwards scored 41 points thanks to a fourth-quarter outburst Monday in Washington — but consistency has yet to be achieved.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 14 Jan. 2025
Speaking during his post-match interview on court, Medvedev appeared to be in good spirits and didn’t mention his outburst at the end of the third set.
—Ben Church, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
Yet, outside of his sideline outburst against the Tennessee Titans, and his routine trolling efforts, Hill has been a model city.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 13 Jan. 2025
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Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
There have been more signs of progress over the last two weeks — Edwards scored 41 points thanks to a fourth-quarter outburst Monday in Washington — but consistency has yet to be achieved.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 14 Jan. 2025
Speaking during his post-match interview on court, Medvedev appeared to be in good spirits and didn’t mention his outburst at the end of the third set.
—Ben Church, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
Yet, outside of his sideline outburst against the Tennessee Titans, and his routine trolling efforts, Hill has been a model city.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Outburst.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outburst. Accessed 30 Jan. 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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