blurted

verb

past tense of blurt
as in looked

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blurted
  1. looked
  2. discussed
  3. proclaimed
  4. announced
  5. shared
  6. voiced
  7. said
  8. sounded
Verb
  • Its shots weren’t falling, and its defense looked weary under Atlanta’s offensive pressure.
    — Micahya Costen, AJC.com, 22 Oct. 2026
  • There were moments during the Heats’ season-opening 131-106 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves where the product looked sloppy, and the effort was lackluster.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of looked
Verb
  • What remains unclear is how investigators determined the contribution of climate change to the mold found in the particular schools discussed.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Price alerts, discussed in the FTC’s shopping guide, can automate the wait.
    — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of discussed
Verb
  • After the election, armchair pundits and paid professionals proclaimed that Ronald Reagan had been right all along.
    — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Netizens proclaimed their affection for the rattan man, claiming a combination of intrigue, longing, and confusion.
    — Kirbie Johnson, Allure, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of proclaimed
Verb
  • Under the new measures announced Sunday, nonessential Congolese travelers will be returned through the nearest border crossing at their own expense, while those entering illegally face prosecution, the Ugandan ministry said.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
  • California officials have countered that the list is unverified and includes the names of lawful voters, despite recent charges announced by DOJ of roughly 28 individuals from the list accused of voting and immigration-related crimes.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of announced
Verb
  • Mekosch shared details of a hostage incident on the afternoon of July 18, 2019.
    — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026
  • There should be visibility into how progression happens, what triggers the next step and how value will be shared as the firm grows.
    — Tim Brackney, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of shared
Verb
  • In a bid to get more people interested in the event, ESPN and Marvel Studios devised an intriguing collaboration that will include a 30-second promo voiced by Paul Bettany, the actor who has long played Vision in various Marvel films.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Paris protester Louis Ledoux--Xatard voiced frustration over inequality.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of voiced
Verb
  • Brennan said his letter was based on direction offered by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in November.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Slide 1 of 15 The entries included license plate numbers, descriptions of vehicles and descriptions of law enforcement personnel Willie Herndon believed were following him, the complaint said.
    — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of said
Verb
  • The buzzer sounded and Banchero encroached on Johnson’s space before Dyson Daniels and Onyeka Okongwu tried to break them apart.
    — Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Bathed in cold blue light, QOTSA sounded tight for their late-night spot, appeared lean and mean.
    — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of sounded
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