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as in to explode
to break open or into pieces usually because of internal pressure
the turnover's crust burst when the filling expanded
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2
as in to shatter
to cause to break open or into pieces by or as if by an explosive
finally burst the piñata open with one mighty swing of the bat
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as in flurry
a sudden and usually temporary growth of activity
a sudden burst of industriousness whenever the boss appeared
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as in explosion
a sudden intense expression of strong feeling
a burst of anger that startled the other members on the panel
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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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Recent Examples of burst
Tj MacIas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2025
By the end of the year, the cold fusion bubble had burst, the technology was discredited, and the concept relegated to bad spy fiction and conspiracy theories.
—New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2025
Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
The micro-drama format, characterized by episodes typically running under 10 minutes, has gained significant traction as mobile viewing habits shift toward bite-sized, addictive content that can be consumed in short bursts throughout the day.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
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An affectionate little cat with a heart bursting with love for humans is looking for a home at a Texas shelter.
—Tj MacIas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2025
By the end of the year, the cold fusion bubble had burst, the technology was discredited, and the concept relegated to bad spy fiction and conspiracy theories.
—New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
Solar flares are powerful bursts of energy from the Sun's magnetic field and a regular feature of solar activity.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
The micro-drama format, characterized by episodes typically running under 10 minutes, has gained significant traction as mobile viewing habits shift toward bite-sized, addictive content that can be consumed in short bursts throughout the day.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for burst
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Putin’s war looms over the SCO gathering and the flurry of diplomacy around it, with the Russian president, who landed in Tianjin earlier Sunday, joining the gathering as Western leaders ramp up pressure on him– and his partners – to end the now more than three-and-half-year invasion.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
31 Aug. 2025
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Among the spaces that are a flurry of activity is the Wasteland scene, another close collaboration with the producers of the Prime Video show.—
Simon Thompson,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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The explosion was the latest fiery mishap SpaceX's Starship has encountered during – and, now, before – its flight tests in 2025.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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Information explosion The proliferation of financial apps and social media has also helped to broaden investor education.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
27 Aug. 2025
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Taking advantage of the seismic energy released by the eruptions, the researchers deployed around 200 portable seismic sensors across the island.—
David Bressan,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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While there is no suggestion that an eruption is imminent, Fuji is an active volcano.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
27 Aug. 2025
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Although Hill later attributed his end-of-season outburst to frustration due to a fractured wrist that ailed him all season and the Dolphins’ lack of a playoff berth, his actions likely hurt many of his teammates.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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This student’s outbursts had been an ongoing issue for three years, and Elliot quickly realized that few teachers had received the necessary restraint training to handle this student.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
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That is more relevant to his departure than those initial flashes of brilliance.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Some locations that will experience flash flooding include Phoenix, Maricopa, Bapchule, Olberg, Ak-Chin Village and Komatke.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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And while a bubble implies an eventual bursting, and all the damage that results, the underlying phenomenon causing a bubble often has real value.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
19 Aug. 2025
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But not before one final spurt of slightly higher energy, forecasters said Tuesday morning.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
26 Aug. 2025
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Electricity also spread slowly and didn’t immediately lead to an economy-wide spurt in productivity growth.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
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While wildfire season in Arizona used to arrive in spring and reliably end by the monsoon, fire seasons have turned into fire years as the blazes become more erratic and frequent.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The blaze remains uncontained and and is still growing by Tuesday evening.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Burst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burst. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.
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