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as in exploded
to break open or into pieces usually because of internal pressure
a balloon popped suddenly and startled us all
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as in snapped
to break suddenly with an explosive sound
the last strand popped, causing the chandelier to drop to the floor with a great crash
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as in shattered
to cause to break open or into pieces by or as if by an explosive
popping popcorn over a campfire
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as in drilled
to strike with a missile from a gun
went into the woods hoping to pop the rabbit that was eating our vegetables
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Recent Examples of popped
Smaller efforts popped up in Greenland over the years, but nothing came to fruition.
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Jordan Blum, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
But the aesthetic marked by rumpled Oxford shirts and popped polos has also found fertile ground in France, a nation famously resistant to Americanization.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2025
In a matter of days, tens of thousands of videos have popped up under the hashtag #group7, with many users celebrating their membership.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Shares of Apple popped nearly 4% on the news and closed at an all-time high.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025
Likewise, his son Theo (James Caverly) popped back up.
—Josh Wigler, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2025
Videos collected by bystanders have popped up every day showing some of the raids.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
The signature purple glow has popped up, then disappeared, across the country as the lamps slowly fail and are replaced.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2025
Lucky Duck also popped up again to insinuate that the panel's guesses for the latter costume were way off, well, base.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Jordan Blum, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
But the aesthetic marked by rumpled Oxford shirts and popped polos has also found fertile ground in France, a nation famously resistant to Americanization.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2025
In a matter of days, tens of thousands of videos have popped up under the hashtag #group7, with many users celebrating their membership.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Shares of Apple popped nearly 4% on the news and closed at an all-time high.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025
Likewise, his son Theo (James Caverly) popped back up.
—Josh Wigler, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2025
Videos collected by bystanders have popped up every day showing some of the raids.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
The signature purple glow has popped up, then disappeared, across the country as the lamps slowly fail and are replaced.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2025
Lucky Duck also popped up again to insinuate that the panel's guesses for the latter costume were way off, well, base.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for popped
Verb
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As the offense exploded, the team’s defense remained stingy.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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Flashing lights and colors exploded across my view.—
Michelle Maves,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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The pair also snapped a sweet photo together at the reception, both smiling ear to ear for the shot.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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In some images snapped inside the event, Gellar topped off her look with a polished black blazer.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Kathya still tears up talking about Katy’s ordeal, the slow road to recovery and how their lives were shattered that evening, a day that had begun with joy, a celebration with her best friends, many of whom grew up on the waterways in Coral Gables and Coconut Grove.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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When a prosperous farming family was murdered in their own home in cold blood for no reason at all by two young male ex-cons, the image of a neat, safe, mid-20th century rural American life was shattered.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Under the leadership of Angus Graham from Uppsala University, and with the assistance of colleagues from the University of Southampton, the group successfully drilled 61 sediment cores, some of which were drilled to depths of more than 11 meters (36 ft).—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
18 Oct. 2025
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Senior quarterback Will Wood completed 8-of-14 passes for 161 yards and a touchdown, while junior Zander Govostes drilled the clinching 23-yard field goal as time expired as the Hawks (4-2) snapped the Knights’ 17-game winning streak with an unforgettable 25-22 victory.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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There may still be explosives that need to be detonated and recovered.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
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The Soviet Union detonated its first device four years after Hiroshima.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Wood obviously smashed it on opening weekend, scoring twice against Brentford, while Joao Pedro blanked, filling me with instant regret.—
Holly Shand,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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The thieves then smashed two display cases using the angle grinder and removed eight pieces of jewelry belonging to Emperor Napoleon and his wife, according to police.—
Mason Leath,
ABC News,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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So the Chargers brought aboard Bobby Hart just last week and plugged him in at right tackle.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
20 Oct. 2025
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In the not-too-distant future, however, such holes may be easily plugged with the equivalent of a tiny remote-control swallowable pen.—
Ben Coxworth
October 16,
New Atlas,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The emotions as referee Thomas Bramall blew the final whistle, confirming Wrexham’s first defeat in five Championship games, provided a stark contrast.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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But Holmes blew through his cash, spending much of it on expensive cars.—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Popped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/popped. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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