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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The outburst comes just days after Trump and Musk appeared together for a chummy White House news conference billed as a friendly sendoff for the latter.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 3 June 2025
That 18-point outburst remains Johannès’ lone double-digit scoring night of the season in seven tries.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 2 June 2025
Brandon Novy capped the 10-run outburst with an inside-the-park home run.
—Compiled From Wire Reports, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 June 2025
Arguments, panic attacks or even the occasional in-flight outbursts make headlines.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
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Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 3 June 2025
That 18-point outburst remains Johannès’ lone double-digit scoring night of the season in seven tries.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 2 June 2025
Brandon Novy capped the 10-run outburst with an inside-the-park home run.
—Compiled From Wire Reports, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 June 2025
Arguments, panic attacks or even the occasional in-flight outbursts make headlines.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
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“Outburst.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outburst. Accessed 10 Jun. 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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