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

burst (in or into)

verb

Definition of burst (in or into)

as in to breeze (in)

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These pulses penetrate walls better and also target pests’ nervous systems.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
The investigation found these companies have penetrated the country's healthcare system by offering high-cost specialty drugs at more affordable prices through private and public employers.

— Scott Zamost, CNBC, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of penetrate

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Promoting a confidential 911 flagging program that allows dispatchers and responding officers to access information about an individual's communication style, potential triggers and strategies to help de-escalate a situation.

— CBS Baltimore, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
Users can still access live video and screen-sharing during the transition.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026

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Pike, 50, survived two doses of pentobarbital in September, which her attorneys say probably did not enter her bloodstream correctly and instead pooled in her arms, leaving them burned and blistered.

— CBS News, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
The talent disparity was on display for the first three quarters, as the Heat led by as many as 17 points in the first half before entering halftime with a 64-54 advantage.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2026

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