BURST (IN OR INTO) Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

burst (in or into)

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Definition of burst (in or into)

as in to breeze (in)

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These prickly hairs are for protection, with barbed ends that easily penetrate the skin of predators or your hand.

— Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
Ho testified her cause of death was multiple penetrating injuries and the manner was homicide.

— Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 25 July 2026

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Confirmation of every device regularly used to access your account, including mobile phones, tablets, laptops and desktop computers.

— Andy Mitten, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Israel, widely believed to have undeclared nuclear weapons, has long been wary of Saudi Arabia accessing nuclear technology.

— Arpita Dasika, CNN Money, 22 July 2026

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The Khoslas are entering a new chapter for the franchise after nearly three decades under the Allen family — bringing a similar tech and business legacy, but a very different personal history.

— Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 22 July 2026
The freshman four-year graduation rate is the percentage of undergraduate students who entered the university as freshmen and completed their bachelor’s degree within four years.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026

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