as in filled
containing or seeming to contain the greatest quantity or number possible
the store was bursting with bargain hunters on the day of the big sale
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1
as in exploding
to break open or into pieces usually because of internal pressure
the turnover's crust burst when the filling expanded
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2
as in shattering
to cause to break open or into pieces by or as if by an explosive
finally burst the piñata open with one mighty swing of the bat
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Recent Examples of bursting
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
Dalio stressed that a bubble forming and a bubble bursting are different events.
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Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 June 2026
In central defence, Saliba and Gabriel edge out Marquinhos and Pacho, although Gabriel must be alert to cover the space left behind by Mendes’s lung-bursting runs forward.
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Sarah Shephard,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
Melissa are prime exemplars of how to do it right — and you’re bound to discover both the ultra-luxury and the laid-back amidst Nordstrom’s bursting-at-the-seams sale section this May.
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Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
All Tradable index prior to the bursting of the Mississippi Bubble in 1720.
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Tobias Burns,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
Send her a bursting bouquet with 30 stems.
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Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
1 May 2026
Another possibility is a version of the 2008 crash, in which the bursting bubble takes down the global economy.
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Ganesh Sitaraman,
Time,
26 Mar. 2026
The end of Sora is most certainly not the first domino or the bursting of the AI bubble.
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Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Always turn off the electricity and water supply line and remove nearby light fixtures when dealing with bursting ceiling pipes to avoid accidental electrocution.
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Helen Andriatsitohaina,
The Spruce,
24 June 2026
Seven-year-old Kyron Horman stood proudly next to his presentation on red-eyed tree frogs, with his homemade tri-fold poster bursting with shades of green and glued-on diagrams of the amphibian’s life cycle.
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Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
Today, Ailani is bursting with energy, but her parents, Amanda and Miguel, remember a very different little girl.
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David Begnaud,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Any time of year, a Southern tree bursting with colorful buds is a surefire way to make a statement in your landscape.
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Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
The second half was a completely different story, bursting with action on both ends of the pitch.
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Bryan Preston,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
How can there be so much life bursting around you when your loved one has died?
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Liz Shulman,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
The aisles of the big box store of your choice are bursting with pool noodles, sunscreen, Pride rainbow sunglasses, and American flags.
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Jennifer Rosen Heinz,
Parents,
17 June 2026
Noun
After the bursting of the dot-com bubble in 2000, the economy slipped into a recession in 2001 and was further shaken by the September 11 terrorist attacks.
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Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
Dalio stressed that a bubble forming and a bubble bursting are different events.
—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 June 2026
In central defence, Saliba and Gabriel edge out Marquinhos and Pacho, although Gabriel must be alert to cover the space left behind by Mendes’s lung-bursting runs forward.
—
Sarah Shephard,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
Melissa are prime exemplars of how to do it right — and you’re bound to discover both the ultra-luxury and the laid-back amidst Nordstrom’s bursting-at-the-seams sale section this May.
—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
All Tradable index prior to the bursting of the Mississippi Bubble in 1720.
—
Tobias Burns,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
Send her a bursting bouquet with 30 stems.
—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
1 May 2026
Another possibility is a version of the 2008 crash, in which the bursting bubble takes down the global economy.
—
Ganesh Sitaraman,
Time,
26 Mar. 2026
The end of Sora is most certainly not the first domino or the bursting of the AI bubble.
—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
Best Amazon Prime Day Home Deals Amazon’s home department is bursting with steep Prime Day deals today.
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Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Always turn off the electricity and water supply line and remove nearby light fixtures when dealing with bursting ceiling pipes to avoid accidental electrocution.
—
Helen Andriatsitohaina,
The Spruce,
24 June 2026
Seven-year-old Kyron Horman stood proudly next to his presentation on red-eyed tree frogs, with his homemade tri-fold poster bursting with shades of green and glued-on diagrams of the amphibian’s life cycle.
—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
Today, Ailani is bursting with energy, but her parents, Amanda and Miguel, remember a very different little girl.
—
David Begnaud,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Any time of year, a Southern tree bursting with colorful buds is a surefire way to make a statement in your landscape.
—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
The second half was a completely different story, bursting with action on both ends of the pitch.
—
Bryan Preston,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
How can there be so much life bursting around you when your loved one has died?
—
Liz Shulman,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
The aisles of the big box store of your choice are bursting with pool noodles, sunscreen, Pride rainbow sunglasses, and American flags.
—
Jennifer Rosen Heinz,
Parents,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bursting
Adjective
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The Wall Street Journal featured Reese alongside WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson on its magazine cover, even after Caitlin Clark broke numerous records, filled arenas, and set new marks for WNBA broadcasts.
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The new system allows citations to be transmitted electronically and enter the court records system pre-filled.
Noun
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The hotel staff can help direct you to info about eruptions, closures, and options for outdoor experiences.
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The video then shows an eruption of flames from what sources say were lithium batteries from an e-bike that was in the living room.
Verb
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Pai saw how the industry was exploding, how brands such as Maui and Son, Gotcha and Quiksilver were flying off the shelves, inventory gone after the weekend.
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Another survey will prompt the telescope to observe one specific region every five days over the course of two years to learn more about objects within the cosmos that change over time, such as exploding stars.
Verb
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The brand was already the most searched name on Ulta’s site before the line expanded to the retailer’s 1,500-plus doors in February, shattering sales records and becoming the chain’s largest brand launch ever.
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Ratings from the opening match went through the roof, shattering records.
Verb
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London draws more than 30 million visitors annually, and along with its buzzing energy and endless opportunities comes one of the world’s most exciting food scenes.
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New York City is still buzzing after a historic NBA Finals in which the Knicks won their first championship in 53 years.
Adjective
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Unfortunately, while there are presumably less diverting ways to spend close to two hours in a stuffy, packed multiplex, the movie is a preachy, one-note affair.
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Sweden likely booked its ticket to the round of 32 when Anthony Elanga electrified the packed house with a thunderous strike from the area's edge in the 62nd minute.
Noun
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In 2013, a truck and train collided in the same area, leading to a chemical explosion.
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The rocket’s explosion took out its only launch pad, LC-36A.
Verb
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In one video a drone runs into protective netting at least 50 feet above the target and detonating prematurely.
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Investigators found that Aliji intended to drive a Volkswagen Beetle equipped with fake police sirens and flashing blue lights toward crowds outside the venue before detonating explosives concealed inside a Red Bull can.
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