blurted; blurting; blurts
: to utter abruptly and impulsively
—usually used with out
blurter
noun
Examples of blurt in a Sentence
“Gosh, you look awful!” she blurted.
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Geordie stormed off — after blurting out the news to Mrs. C, Leonard, and the others and lashing out at Bonnie, Will’s wife.
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Mandi Bierly, TVLine, 23 June 2024
At one point, Velma shocks Wilder’s Eugene Grizzard by blurting her true age – 33.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 20 June 2024
Jacob blurts out his true feelings, and Zac hesitantly agrees, knowing that the relationship has run its course.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2024
But blurting out the first thing that comes to your mind can lead to regret and frustration for both you and your child.
—Francesca Castagnoli, Parents, 30 May 2024
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Mandi Bierly, TVLine, 23 June 2024
At one point, Velma shocks Wilder’s Eugene Grizzard by blurting her true age – 33.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 20 June 2024
Jacob blurts out his true feelings, and Zac hesitantly agrees, knowing that the relationship has run its course.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2024
But blurting out the first thing that comes to your mind can lead to regret and frustration for both you and your child.
—Francesca Castagnoli, Parents, 30 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for blurt
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“Blurt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blurt. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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blurt
verb
: to say suddenly and without thinking
—usually used with out
blurt out a secret
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