burst into

verb

burst into also bursted into; bursting into; bursts into
: to begin to produce or do (something) suddenly
She burst into laughter/tears.
The house burst into flame(s).

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When Argentina pulled it off, Lionel Scaloni and Messi burst into tears. Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026 Both were prodigies in the famed Barcelona academy La Masia who burst into stardom as teenagers in the club's red and blue stripes. Becky Sullivan, NPR, 19 July 2026 In spring, vibrant azaleas burst into bloom, adding even more color to one of the town’s most tranquil corners. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026 While relatives looked on in bemusement, my brother and I burst into tears, inconsolable. Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for burst into

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“Burst into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/burst%20into. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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