Meaning & use
Spurted
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Gushed out suddenly and forcefully in a jet or stream, or increased suddenly in speed or activity.
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Water spurted from the broken pipe and soaked the kitchen floor.
The runner spurted ahead in the final stretch to win the race.
A note on using this word
Spurted can describe a literal burst of liquid or a sudden burst of speed or growth, as in 'sales spurted in December.'
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