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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  1. erupt
  2. explode
  3. break out
Verb
  • As dusk fell Saturday, violence erupted at the end of some of the 289 protests counted by the Interior Ministry nationwide.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Dorgham Halasa told the AP that intense gunfire erupted in the church some 15 minutes after the funeral service began.
    — James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of erupt
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  • Riley then capped the game with just over 6 minutes left, hitting the outside lane to explode for a 72-yard touchdown run and the final 31-10 lead.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Blue dials have been a favorite among watchmakers (and collectors) for decades, but the sheer variety of hues coming out of Switzerland has exploded in recent years.
    — Robb Report, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of explode
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  • So my wife and I are getting on a plane, leaving our three children with a babysitter, and praying war won’t break out and strand us.
    — Jonathan Dekel, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The fire broke out during a high-intensity training exercise with live munitions, including hand grenades, on a military base in Wainwright, Alberta, Kevin Maimann reports for CBC News.
    — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 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 26 Oct. 2026.

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