spurt
verb (used without object)
to gush or issue suddenly in a stream or jet, as a liquid; spout.
spurts
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pluralof spurt.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof spurt (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
spurtverb (used without object)to gush or issue suddenly in a stream or jet, as a liquid; spout.
Example Sentences
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The medication, which was first developed 15 years ago, can result in increased height if administered during growth spurts.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
As athletes progress through the sport, growth spurts or puberty can interrupt athletic progress, especially during jumps.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 16, 2026
In these environments, black holes experienced brief but intense growth spurts through a process known as 'super Eddington accretion'.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 26, 2026
Chinese oil stocks and storage capacity went through major growth spurts at the turn of the century, and then again after the global financial crisis of 2008-09.
From Barron's ● Nov. 20, 2025
Inside was a young man with red hair that sprang up all over his head in spurts.
From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt
