as in erupts
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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The crowd erupts, and Messi will get his curtain call.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026 -
Gold is a safe-haven asset that investors gravitate toward when economic and political turmoil erupts, sending waves through the markets.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
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Then, in the bottom of the inning, Kennedy throws a pitch near Greinke’s head, and pandemonium breaks out, with both benches and bullpens emptying again, and players and even coaches going at each other.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Occasionally, an argument breaks out about who ate the last slice of baloney in the refrigerator.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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Most newcomers fade out or establish only a small population, but every so often a species explodes on the scene and becomes problematic.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
9 June 2026
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The roof of the central nave explodes with color, its gables decorated in vibrant ceramics.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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“Bursts (forth).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bursts%20%28forth%29. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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