burst (forth)

verb

Definition of burst (forth)next
as in to erupt
to develop suddenly and violently hives burst forth on the child's arms and face whenever she goes near that plant

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for burst (forth)
  1. erupt
  2. explode
  3. break out
Verb
  • The Sicilian volcano has erupted several times a year, and glassy peaks of over 3,000 meters (10,000 feet) have fascinated scientists for decades.
    — Refractor, Refractor, 27 July 2026
  • In turn, a fire erupted from the explosion as 21 firefighters and EMS personnel rushed to the scene.
    — Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 26 July 2026
Definition of erupt
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  • Debates over data center policy have exploded in the 10 months since the Texas House and Senate adjourned.
    — Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2026
  • Willow exploded on Thekla to start the match and pounced her out of the ring.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of explode
Verb
  • Ornelas, 26, has appeared in 32 MLB games for the Texas Rangers and Atlanta Braves over the last three seasons, but has broken out in Triple-A this season.
    — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Sacramento State paid rapper Lil Yachty $100,000 to perform inside Hornet Stadium during halftime, but the free concert was shut down within minutes after multiple fights broke out in the crowd, prompting a large law enforcement response.
    — Steve Large, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of break out
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“Burst (forth).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burst%20%28forth%29. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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