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as in to explode
to break open or into pieces usually because of internal pressure
the turnover's crust burst when the filling expanded
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as in to shatter
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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as in flurry
a sudden and usually temporary growth of activity
a sudden burst of industriousness whenever the boss appeared
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as in explosion
a sudden intense expression of strong feeling
a burst of anger that startled the other members on the panel
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as in eruption
the act or an instance of exploding
one burst after another could be heard in the distance
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Recent Examples of burst
Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025
British actor Merle Oberon, who burst onto the scene in 1935, was one of them.
—Kendra Nordin Beato, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Mar. 2025
PCMAG, 12 Mar. 2025
But Warren hit back with a 12-0 burst, which Walker started with a 3-point play and two free throws on back-to-back possessions.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Come spring, the grounds burst with color, namely the 200-plus cherry blossom trees that bloom in April, and the lilacs, bluebells, and peonies springing to life throughout May.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025
British actor Merle Oberon, who burst onto the scene in 1935, was one of them.
—Kendra Nordin Beato, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Mar. 2025
Noun
The downside is that the UHS-I card slot takes a while to write all the pictures after a burst.
—PCMAG, 12 Mar. 2025
But Warren hit back with a 12-0 burst, which Walker started with a 3-point play and two free throws on back-to-back possessions.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for burst
Verb
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As stablecoin usage explodes to 30 million monthly active addresses (a 53% increase year-over-year according to Dune Analytics) their real-world utility is becoming impossible to ignore.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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As short-term debt was refinanced at these higher rates, interest expense exploded.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
20 Mar. 2025
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The tornado damaged the roof and shattered the windows of Drope’s home.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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In a fit of rage, Gadot’s Evil Queen shatters her Magic Mirror, which then sucks her into its shadow realm before returning to its original unbroken form, trapping her inside.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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As Ne Zha, his wide eyes often bulge in different directions.—
Fred Topel,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2025
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When the owner of a silver carp by Fabergé, circa 1908, squeezes the bulging glass eyeballs, the guillotine mouth chomps the end of a cigar (Wartski, E13).—
Walker Mimms,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Assuming agreement is reached soon on a unified approach, its passage should kickstart a flurry of budget activity.—
Doug Criscitello,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Tariffs and whipsaw trade policy Trump has issued a flurry of tariff orders and nearly as many retreats from those orders.—
Tobias Burns,
The Hill,
13 Mar. 2025
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Another 1,671 firms reached $2.5 to $4.9 million, up from 506 in 2021. Transportation and warehousing: With the e-commerce explosion sparking demand for last-mile transportation and warehousing, solopreneurs in this space profited.—
Elaine Pofeldt,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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An eruption followed by an explosion was heard Thursday evening as far as Larantuka and Maumere, two cities about 30 to 53 miles from the volcano.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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This indicates that an eruption is likely within the next few weeks or months.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA TODAY,
14 Mar. 2025
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Alaska's Mount Spurr, an active volcano near the most populated region in the state, is getting even closer to an eruption, according to volcanologists.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Philby died in 1988, by all reports a disillusioned man, but he’d already been killed off onscreen the year before in the opening moments of this Frederick Forsyth adaptation, in which a rogue branch of the KGB plots to build and detonate a bomb on British soil.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
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This combination of vulnerability and vengeance was compounded by the overnight news that, according to the Israeli security services, terrorists had detonated bombs on several buses across central Israel.—
Patrick Kingsley,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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To Late April Close, CFO Says - Update RTL pointed to 2024 success stories including Oscar-winner Poor Things, hit Amazon YA series Maxton Hall, Kim Kardashian-produced doc Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar and U.S. entertainment smashes like Family Feud and The Farmer Wants A Wife.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2025
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Two people who were in the office area were hit as the vehicle smashed through the building, came out the other side and struck another vehicle, police said.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Burst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burst. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
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