Synonyms of popped

popped

verb

past tense of pop

1

as in exploded

to break open or into pieces usually because of internal pressure

a balloon popped suddenly and startled us all

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exploded
• detonated
• blew
• burst
• went off
• crumped
• blew up
• smashed
• shattered
• fired
• splintered
• fragmented
• mushroomed
• discharged
• ballooned
• shot
• burgeoned

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• collapsed
• imploded
• fizzled

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• snapped
• exploded
• cracked
• shattered
• burst
• crackled
• split
• clicked
• hissed
• sputtered
• rent
• sizzled
• clattered
• rived
• clacked

3

as in shattered

to cause to break open or into pieces by or as if by an explosive

popping popcorn over a campfire

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shattered
• smashed
• demolished
• blew
• exploded
• burst
• destroyed
• blasted
• detonated
• blew up
• decimated
• wrecked
• ruined
• annihilated
• dynamited
• fragmented
• discharged
• splintered

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• collapsed
• imploded

4

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• drilled
• plugged
• shot
• dropped
• gunned
• destroyed
• killed
• slaughtered
• brought down
• butchered
• blazed
• picked off
• peppered
• blew away
• fired (at)
• shot down
• dispatched
• blasted (at)
• massacred
• shotgunned
• sniped (at)
• felled
• wiped out
• slew
• decimated
• annihilated
• croaked
• pistoled
• iced
• potshot
• blotted out
• tommy-gunned
• machine-gunned
• did in

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of popped

The $11 million spread is listed with Wade Weathers and Meg Kauffman at LandVest Christie’s International Real Estate and has come to market shortly after Vermont’s most expensive home popped up for sale. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026

Kyle Tucker popped up to center, and Teoscar Hernandez struck out on a ball off the plate by about two and a half feet. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Experience with Schottenheimer and Parker The relationship with Pettine extends far beyond the last few weeks — or even May when Pettine popped through the facility to watch OTA practices. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026

But Antetokounmpo popped up quick, taking the ensuing two free throws and remaining in the game. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026

Walmart — Shares of the retailer popped more than 2% after Deutsche Bank upgraded the stock to buy from hold, citing a positive outlook for 2027. — Ananya Chetia,darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026

Their mother, Janet, heard their laughter and popped into the room—the downstairs den, refitted with a hospital bed—and asked what was so funny. — Via Scribner, Literary Hub, 9 Oct. 2026

The same issues that popped while dealing with so many injuries last season have persisted despite San Francisco making additions to the defensive line in Osa Odighizuwa and fourth-round draft pick Gracen Halton. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Without Andy Pages, the Dodgers wouldn’t have popped champagne in the Truist Park visiting clubhouse Wednesday night. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026