POPPED Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

popped

verb

Definition of popped next

past tense of pop

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 As the vast landscape spread out below, filled with roaming herds and golden hues, our guest popped the question—creating a moment both magical and unforgettable. —

Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026 One critique that popped up around One Battle had to do with the campaign’s strenuous avoidance of saying anything political. —

Nate Jones, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026 The Metallica frontman popped the question to girlfriend Adriana Gillett on Friday (March 13) during a scuba diving excursion. —

Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 16 Mar. 2026 But signs of relief for homebuyers have popped up in the last couple of years, with a recent report from First American Data & Analytics finding that the Denver region recorded the biggest drop in starter home prices over the past year of any major metropolitan area. —

John Aguilar, Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2026 Credicorp has popped nearly 15% in 2026, while Buenaventura — which mines gold, silver and other metals — has soared 28%. —

Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2026 Outside the shows, the shade popped up on the street as well, appearing in accessories and statement separates, from leather jackets to bubble skirts. —

Christina Holevas, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2026 Mass protests popped up in cities across the country in opposition to DHS policies under Noem. —

Zach Wichter, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026 Zaha, with 96 Premier League goal contributions to his name, received the ball near the top of the penalty box, took out two defenders with a nifty move and whipped a vicious cross toward the back post, where Toklomati popped up to tap the ball home. —

David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026

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Some of those strikes exploded outside a hotel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as representatives from Middle Eastern countries gathered to discuss the war.

— Marissa Martinez, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026
In a separate incident on Thursday night, a house exploded during a fire in Lake Dallas, officials said.

— Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026