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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Crews made fast work of a 10-acre fire that erupted in brush in the vicinity of the SoCal Sports complex and Frontwave Arena in Oceanside, briefly prompting an order that people in the area shelter in place Friday.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
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One of the defendant’s friends had a conversation with Velasquez that erupted into a brawl before the defendant charged at the victim and opened fire, the prosecutor said.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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Either way, these early flowering plants explode with gorgeous color in spring and attract early season bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
22 Apr. 2026
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Dancing with the Stars exploded in popularity last season, raking in its largest audience in years driven by interest from younger viewers.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2026
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Then came the splashdown, and the room broke out into applause.—
Erin Jones,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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But with a crowded field of candidates all struggling to break out of single digits, a run-off election is almost certain.—
Simeon Tegel,
NPR,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Burst (forth).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burst%20%28forth%29. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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