OUTBURSTS Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

outbursts

noun

plural of outburst

as in bursts

a sudden intense expression of strong feeling the judge directed the courtroom spectators to refrain from any outbursts when the verdict was read

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as in flurries

a sudden and usually temporary growth of activity there was a remarkable outburst of work in the office as the visiting VIPs made their tour

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as in eruptions

the act or an instance of exploding in the outburst known as a supernova, the star may reach an intrinsic luminosity one billion times that of the sun

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implosions

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Recent Examples of outbursts The fines could be rescinded if the coaches avoid sideline outbursts for the rest of the season, as the league calls for more civil interactions between coaches, players and officials. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026 From harassing Brady over his divorce from Gisele Bündchen on social media to trying to be a rapper and much more, Brown’s post-football life has been one filled with public outbursts and controversial statements and stunts. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026 The cause of their displeasure has to do with scenes woven throughout that illustrate how Baldwin got his reputation for angry outbursts – confrontations with paparazzi through the years, for instance. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2026 As a result, military children and teenagers may experience social withdrawal, angry outbursts and mental health problems, including depression and anxiety. — Nikki R Wooten, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2026 There was no notice to staff that swings in blood sugar levels can cause the kind of emotional distress and behavioral outbursts that got Christian in trouble. — Joseph Shapiro, NPR, 30 Sep. 2026 Foreigners have also experienced sporadic outbursts of xenophobic violence. — ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026 But her mental instability was becoming increasingly apparent, leading to outbursts at work and home. — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 21 Sep. 2026 If the lighting is controlled, the performances restrained (with room for outbursts, of course), and the score swelling at the right moments, the work will register as important. — Henry Metz, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026

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Noun

That means far less rolling-shutter wobble, along with bursts of up to 20 frames per second (fps) for as many as 200 frames.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2026
Still, the episodes move along so fast and the bursts of talent emerge with enough frequency that Minimum Wage makes for an amusing, energetic, instantly disposable binge.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of bursts

Noun

Similarly, flurries and snow showers are expected in the Upper Midwest, along with chillier-than-normal temperatures.

— Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 21 Oct. 2026
And a colleague spotted on a webcam video what appeared to be flurries at Beech Mountain Saturday morning.

— Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of flurries

Noun

Xu Fu and Ma Junsheng also play surrogate dads to Seif, whose increasingly violent eruptions threaten to change the course of his life more than once.

— Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
As of last month, 52 additional fountain eruptions had occurred, the most violent of which spewed lava over 400 meters into the air.

— John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of eruptions

Noun

First responders, hazmat and safety teams are not approaching the tank because of the risk of more explosions, and will reassess conditions later Wednesday morning, Kapszukiewicz said.

— John Seewer, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
North Korea denied responsibility for the explosions and warned of strong retaliation if provoked.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of explosions

Noun

Were those outbreaks traced to flooding from unusually heavy rainfall, leaking roofs, inadequate humidity control or some combination of factors?

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
The outbreak has disrupted essential health services that are already underfunded and overstretched and has shifted attention away from other disease outbreaks the country is battling, such as cholera.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of outbreaks

Noun

Jeon is marvelous in the role, allowing flashes of envy, resentment, and longing to surface beneath Mi-ok’s cheerful, accommodating manner without diminishing her warmth or loyalty.

— Lisa Wong Macabasco, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
Although the hockey mask never appears, Kane lovingly re-creates exact scenes from the original movie to offer flashes of eye candy to Jason fanatics.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of flashes

Noun

The highly concentrated Cleaning Solution uses 100% natural ingredients – just two spurts are enough for a top-to-bottom clean.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
In the past, policymakers have been willing to look through inflation spurts from temporary shocks like high energy prices and tariffs.

— Jeff Cox, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of spurts

Noun

The India Meteorological Department anticipates the storm could have sustained winds of 75 mph at that point, with gusts probably exceeding 100 to 110 mph near the storm’s core.

— Aoife Walsh, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
The day is also windy, with winds blowing northeast at 15-25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph, according to NWS Melbourne.

— Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026

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