blurt
verb (used with object)
to utter suddenly or inadvertently; divulge impulsively or unadvisedly (usually followed byout ).
blurts
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present tense formof blurt (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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She hesitates, then blurts out the news, barely holding back laughter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
What goes down: He accidentally blurts out an inappropriate word that shocks his older co-workers, who don’t understand that the word is often used as a compliment among young people.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
Later, after a crisis at work ends with the police being called and a pep talk from her therapist in Linda’s office, she blurts out a soft, “I love you” as he walks away.
From Salon ● Oct. 24, 2025
When the woman at the agency reveals that all mortgage-backed bonds get AAA ratings, she blurts out that if she doesn’t give the banks the ratings they want, they’ll take their business elsewhere.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 11, 2025
This is so cool, Officer, Coby blurts out.
From "Booked" by Kwame Alexander
