spurt
or spirt
to gush or issue suddenly in a stream or jet, as a liquid; spout.
to show marked, usually increased, activity or energy for a short period: The runners spurted forward in the last lap of the race.
to expel or force out suddenly in a stream or jet, as a liquid; spout.
a sudden, forceful gush or jet.
a marked increase of effort for a short period or distance, as in running, rowing, etc.
a sudden burst or outburst, as of activity, energy, or feeling.
Origin of spurt
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Other words for spurt
Opposites for spurt
Other words from spurt
- spurter, noun
- spurtive, adjective
- spur·tive·ly, adverb
- outspurt, verb (used with object)
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How to use spurt in a sentence
They have McGowin, who excelled in spurts after evolving from ineffective starter to slider-heavy reliever.
The Nationals’ bullpen doesn’t need a makeover. But it could use another arm or two. | Jesse Dougherty | January 14, 2021 | Washington PostFounder and CEO Wayne Mackey described the funding as pre-emptive as the company experiences a growth spurt alongside the broader gaming industry.
Gaming startup Statespace raises $29 million, tops 1.5 million MAUs | Jordan Crook | November 12, 2020 | TechCrunchIt hasn’t been totally smooth sailing for Parler during the growth spurt — many people took to Twitter to vent that the app had been glitchy, a common issue growing tech companies face.
‘Stop the Steal’ supporters, restrained by Facebook, turn to Parler to peddle false election claims | Elizabeth Dwoskin, Rachel Lerman | November 10, 2020 | Washington PostMy goal is to continue to lead the DNC tech team and have that stability, have that continuity, make sure that we can start looking ahead to 2022, 2024, and that we’ve reversed sort of the trend around spurts and stops.
Data should enfranchise people, says the Democrats’ head of technology | Tate Ryan-Mosley | October 23, 2020 | MIT Technology ReviewTheir results suggest that even early animals had relatively complex genomes because of an unprecedented spurt of gene duplication early in life’s history.
By Losing Genes, Life Often Evolved More Complexity | Viviane Callier | September 1, 2020 | Quanta Magazine
The little sister brand to Marc Jacobs has gone through a difficult growth spurt over the past few years.
Marc by Marc Jacobs Gets Its Cool Back at Fall/Winter 2014 New York Fashion Week | Erin Cunningham | February 12, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHe also found it difficult to book roles because he experienced a huge growth spurt and was still in the process of filling out.
Nicholas Hoult on ‘Warm Bodies,’ ‘X-Men,’ Jennifer Lawrence & More | Marlow Stern | February 1, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTIt has made people squirm and spurt out apologies, and it has made my face burn a darker red.
(Since then, he has gone through a growth spurt of a foot and 100 pounds).
Aaron Rodgers: the NFL’s Best Quarterback of All Time | Allen Barra | January 15, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTThat spurt in the private sector set the stage for his congressional career.
This made it necessary to put on a spurt to regain lost distance, but on such ground the speed was dangerous.
Hunting the Lions | R.M. BallantyneBut that sudden spurt of speed on the part of the gray sedan was a dead give-away.
With the next fellow as a goal, he gradually crept alongside, and passed him with a spurt.
The Box-Car Children | Gertrude Chandler WarnerBut the sight of a fireplace and plenty of dry wood ready to flame up at the spurt of a match heartened them somewhat.
The Adventure Girls at K Bar O | Clair BlankPlates are changed, corks pop, and from time to time a seltzogene gives a spurt and a cough.
Mushroom Town | Oliver Onions
British Dictionary definitions for spurt
spirt
/ (spɜːt) /
to gush or cause to gush forth in a sudden stream or jet
to make a sudden effort
a sudden forceful stream or jet
a short burst of activity, speed, or energy
Origin of spurt
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