Synonyms

blurt out

Idioms

Say abruptly or inadvertently, utter without thinking. For example, Unfortunately he blurted out how much he hated formal dinners just as his hostess walked in. [Late 1500s]

Example Sentences

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When Roman blurts out that Logan’s gone, handing Shiv the phone, her tearful squawk is heartrending.

From Salon

“I’m sorry it’ll be Jonah’s name on that plaque,” I blurt out.

From Literature

I found myself just blurting out the first thing I could think of.

From Literature

It wasn’t like him to blurt out something like that.

From Literature

Instead of choosing something sanitized, I blurted out my actual most embarrassing moment.

From The Wall Street Journal

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