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
  • After the stop, the entire visiting sideline erupted with celebration.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Bueckers erupted for 13 points in the frame, tied for the most she’s scored in any quarter this season.
    — James Boyd, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of erupt
Verb
  • The rivalry with Arsenal has really exploded recently, and that will add extra spice.
    — Nnamdi Onyeagwara, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Last week, Ukraine denied targeting Bulgaria after a drone entered the country's airspace on Saturday and exploded close to an international gas pipeline shortly after crossing the border from Romania.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of explode
Verb
  • Firefighters put out the blaze by Friday morning as other crews in planes headed further south toward the Peljesac peninsula where another wildfire broke out overnight.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Authorities are bracing for the prospect of fires breaking out in the days ahead, with drought conditions across much of Britain and a prolonged heat wave this week bringing temperatures in excess of 38 degrees Celsius (100 degrees Fahrenheit).
    — Nick Duffy, NBC news, 14 Aug. 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 17 Aug. 2026.

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