burst (in or into)

verb

Definition of burst (in or into)next
as in to breeze (in)

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  1. penetrate
  2. access
  3. enter
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  • The brand's proprietary whitening system is designed to lift surface stains without penetrating enamel.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Jefferson had two second-half possessions that penetrated Peach County's 5-yard line and had just three points to show for it.
    — Jack Leo, AJC.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of penetrate
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  • The design also divides the plant into maintainable sectors, allowing equipment to be accessed and serviced over its operating life.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Additionally, the options available to consumers for accessing products in other countries can sometimes also cost more than alternatives.
    — Karen Koehler, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of access
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  • Career rushing yards • Ravens running back Derrick Henry entered the top-10 on the career rushing list last season.
    — Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Both rebounded last week with wins, but only one will enter conference play with a winning record.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of enter
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“Burst (in or into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burst%20%28in%20or%20into%29. Accessed 12 Sep. 2026.

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