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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This shampoo, for instance, contains salicylic acid to gently exfoliate and stimulate the scalp as well as strengthening molecules that penetrate deep into the cortex to minimize breakage.

— Ellie Davis, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026
While discussing the weapons, White allegedly gestured toward her torso and asked whether the guns could penetrate an agentâs body armor.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of penetrate

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Yet a growing number of adults age 60 and older are embracing AI, using it for entertainment, planning trips and even accessing health information.

— Robin Brewer, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026
Those features could help officers reach locations that conventional patrol vehicles cannot easily access.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026

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But students in more affluent schools, where Asian American students are concentrated, must perform better on the standardized exam to enter the lottery.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
However, certification does not mean the aircraft has entered commercial service.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026

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