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as in flurry
a sudden and usually temporary growth of activity
a spurt of economic growth for the first quarter of the year
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1
as in to pour
to flow out in great quantities or with force
water spurted from the garden hose just as I was checking the nozzle
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2
as in to erupt
to throw out or off (something from within) often violently
the pipe suddenly cracked and began spurting water
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Recent Examples of spurt
Shakeia Taylor, New York Times, 30 May 2025
The potential of what this team could be was seen in spurts, but never all at once.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2025
Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Miami surged ahead by 14 points in the second quarter, but that lead evaporated and the game went to the fourth tied at 83 before a group of reserves led a furious 16-3 fourth quarter spurt.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Indiana never seemed to find its flow on either end and, despite offensive spurts, never could get fully organized.
—Shakeia Taylor, New York Times, 30 May 2025
The potential of what this team could be was seen in spurts, but never all at once.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2025
Verb
In 2025’s first quarter GM spurted, more than doubling EV sales to over 30,000, passing Ford and Hyundai/Kia.
—Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Miami surged ahead by 14 points in the second quarter, but that lead evaporated and the game went to the fourth tied at 83 before a group of reserves led a furious 16-3 fourth quarter spurt.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spurt
Noun
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This move could be the first of a flurry after Arizona was swept by Houston earlier this week.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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That area has seen a flurry of property sales since Mayor Joe Hogsett announced his intentions to build a professional league stadium at what is now the downtown Indianapolis heliport, but some of the Simon property purchases predate the mayor's public announcement.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
25 July 2025
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Today, our products power everything from the most advanced fighter aircraft, such as the F135 engine for the F-35, to the GTF engine for the most fuel-efficient narrowbody commercial jets.—
Shane Eddy,
Hartford Courant,
22 July 2025
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Photos and videos circulating online from the crash scene show large fire near a lawn with plumes of black smoke billowing into the sky while firefighters sprayed water on what was left of the jet.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
Verb
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Enjoy a classic margarita for $9, a smoky mezcal margarita for $10, or explore the depths of agave with half-off tequila pours all night long.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Remember that small changes, like pouring your DIY cleaning solutions into glass spray bottles or dusting items with an old-fashioned feather duster, can make a big difference in your cleaning experience.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 July 2025
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The stadium continued to erupt with cheers as Beyoncé stood in awe, moved by the energy and love surrounding her.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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Clashes erupted elsewhere in the city over the federal government’s drive to promote Hindi – a language closely tied to the BJP’s northern power base and often seen as central to the party’s vision of national unity and Hindu identity.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
26 July 2025
Noun
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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
Verb
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Many organizations rush to implement tech without considering the impact on employee workflows, morale or training needs.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Neighbors quickly rushed to action, grabbing hoses and axes to help extract the plane’s passengers.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
15 July 2025
Verb
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The seventh inning, meanwhile, saw Yankees pitching coach Matt Blake get ejected.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
24 July 2025
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In March, he was ejected in Phoenix after a dust-up with Durant.—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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Also, any strong and sudden outbursts in meteor activity — which are hard to predict, but possible — may last only a few hours.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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The incident occurred after Brickhouse accused her co-workers of stealing her phone, leading to a violent outburst, court filings say.—
Real-Time News team,
Miami Herald,
21 July 2025
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“Spurt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spurt. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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