bursts (in or into)

Definition of bursts (in or into)next
present tense third-person singular of burst (in or into)
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Verb
  • After sauce has cooked, submerge meatballs and cook on high for 1 hour to ensure that the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce penetrates every crevice of the hearty meat dish.
    Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
  • For most mammals, water quickly penetrates wet fur and directly contacts the skin, eliminating the coat’s key benefit.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • This suite is reached from a hall off the entry foyer, which also accesses the home’s second half bath.
    James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
  • Greg takes Tommy’s advice and finally accesses his inner Rooster.
    Erin Qualey, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The district is making major cuts due to significant drops in enrollment.
    Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026
  • There’s typically an offseason lull with most players, so drops in price or sales volume aren’t abnormal this time of year for NFL players.
    Benjamin Burrows, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Verb
  • By evening, the Moon enters your 1st House of Self, sharpening courage, attraction, and initiative.
    Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 May 2026
  • Beecher, Providence and De La Salle all move up behind Marist, while Richards enters the rankings.
    Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2026
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“Bursts (in or into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bursts%20%28in%20or%20into%29. Accessed 13 May. 2026.

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