Flash and Outburst

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Flash

Flash noun - A sudden and usually temporary growth of activity.

Usage example: a flash of last-minute trips to the video store before the onset of the big snowstorm

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Outburst is a synonym for flash in burst topic. In some cases you can use "Outburst" instead a noun "Flash", when it comes to topics like instant, demonstration, volcanic eruption.

Nearby Words: flashy, flashed, flashing, flasher, flashback

Outburst

Outburst noun - A sudden intense expression of strong feeling.

Usage example: the judge directed the courtroom spectators to refrain from any outbursts when the verdict was read

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Synonyms for Outburst

Flash is a synonym for outburst in burst topic. You can use "Flash" instead a noun "Outburst", if it concerns topics such as volcanic eruption.

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How words are described

rare	rare flash	rare outburst
long	long flash	long outburst
similar	similar flash	similar outburst
brief	brief flash	brief outburst
Other adjectives: short, initial, single, loud, big, huge, little, explosive, random, strange, last, occasional, previous, sudden, magical.

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