burst
- noun
- /bɜrst/
- We are now witnessing an unprecedented burst in the construction of large telescopes.
- a burst of activity
- a short burst
- a burst of laughter
So you get and get like that burst of blood flow to it.
- So you get and get like that burst of blood flow to it.
- And if you have many bursts, what does this thing look like?
- It is such a fruity burst of summary goodness.
- So this this you could do short bursts of audio, but it was always tricky.
- So yes, so there was this rapid burst of inflation when the universe was born.
- And the other person will put on an extinction burst for sure.
- Motivation, I believe is short term, short bursts of enthusiasm.
- So that's why I think in acute ways and short term bursts that the darkness will serve you.
- And there was a big burst and it was bipartisan support for, for this.
- They emit more energy in that one brief burst than the sun does in an entire year.
- Let's talk about the second stressor exercising with you call it intermittent bursts of intense movement.
Examples
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This is my burst of color for the holidays.
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After a long period of hard work, the team experienced a burst of creativity that led to innovative solutions.
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Sort of a last burst of beauty.
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Then this burst of innovation came at that time.
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Yet, the overwhelming response from the congregation gave me a new burst of strength.
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A sudden resurgence of energy, like a dying tree sometimes has a final burst of bloom.
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So the superstars work in bursts of intense work and then they take time off.
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It was a short burst of behind-doors mayhem, and then she left.
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The implications of such bursts for heating and photosynthesis remain to be explored.
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Recent research has investigated the effects of burst TENS on Achilles tendon healing.
Academic text (2012)
Synonyms
A sudden strong show of emotion, like a child's tantrum
A sudden big rise in amount or number
A sudden strong show of feeling like anger or laughter
A sudden short feeling or idea that comes quickly
A sudden strong burst of emotion or noise
A short sudden increase in activity, speed or growth
A sudden increase in violence, anger, or symptoms
A sudden angry outburst showing strong emotion
A sudden strong feeling such as anger or excitement
A short busy time when many people do things quickly
A sudden strong burst of feeling, for example coughing or laughter
A short time when people feel strong emotion and say or do things without thinking
A sudden strong feeling that makes you active and excited
A sudden strong show of feeling, for example loud joy or anger
A sudden short time when many strong feelings happen at once
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Etymology
Burst comes from an old German word berstan meaning 'to break'. A burst of applause or rain is like a short, strong 'breaking' of sound or weather, so it means a sudden, brief period of intensity.