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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 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
La Traila Barbecue, which popped up around South Florida in 2020 at spots like Unbranded Brewing in Hialeah, is opening a brick-and-mortar restaurant in South Miami.
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Connie Ogle
april 7, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
Betts had popped into Roberts’ office minutes earlier and reported feeling better than expected.
—Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
The injury popped up during that start.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
Sienna comes home On March 23 a picture popped up in the Illinois group text message – Sienna looking up at the camera, snug in her yellow jammies.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
See who from the Nintendo games popped in for the space adventure.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Apr. 2026
However, a new encampment has popped up on the city's North Side after the last one was cleared in April 2023.
—Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Reed popped up from behind the whiteboard and immediately dumped a bottle of water on his head coach, with other players joining in the fun to soak Hurley.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
The theory popped up on social media during the 2025 season, though the 49ers have played at Levi’s Stadium since 2014 and used the practice facility that is also near the substation since 1989.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Connie Ogle
april 7, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
Betts had popped into Roberts’ office minutes earlier and reported feeling better than expected.
—Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
The injury popped up during that start.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
Sienna comes home On March 23 a picture popped up in the Illinois group text message – Sienna looking up at the camera, snug in her yellow jammies.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
See who from the Nintendo games popped in for the space adventure.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Apr. 2026
However, a new encampment has popped up on the city's North Side after the last one was cleared in April 2023.
—Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Reed popped up from behind the whiteboard and immediately dumped a bottle of water on his head coach, with other players joining in the fun to soak Hurley.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
The theory popped up on social media during the 2025 season, though the 49ers have played at Levi’s Stadium since 2014 and used the practice facility that is also near the substation since 1989.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for popped
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Anthropic's Claude and its AI-powered coding assistant Claude Code have exploded in popularity this year.—
Lola Murti,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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His move was prompted by revelations that the program had exploded in growth.—
Matthew Stolle,
Twin Cities,
9 Apr. 2026
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The loss snapped a four-game winning streak for the Yankees (7-2) and denied them a three-game sweep of Miami (6-3).—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The two-run shot snapped a 5-all tie and sparked a four-run inning.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The project offers an insightful look at Odom, a gifted athlete and former star on the Los Angeles Lakers whose championship career was shattered by multiple personal demons and addiction.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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The impact shattered the glass door instantly, sending debris flying and abruptly ending the standoff.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Freeman drilled a 438-foot shot off Josh Fleming in the third.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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In the summer of 1969, less than six months after the spill, several additional wells were drilled from Platform A.—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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In March, Polymarket quietly took down a bet on whether a nuclear weapon would be detonated before this year, raising the specter that the site was blatantly incentivizing nuclear conflict.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
9 Apr. 2026
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The explosion that leveled a house on April Fool’s Day in Claremont, North Carolina, was caused when a homemade explosive detonated, according to investigators.—
Mark Price
April 9,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Queta smashed those lukewarm expectations, emerging as not just a viable starter, but a true difference-maker.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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The two nights reportedly smashed venue records, grossing $33 million and placing him at the top of the list of potential global touring acts in the coming year.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Apr. 2026
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The three compartment sink was plugged with towels instead of drain plugs.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
April 10,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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The establishments have plugged hundreds of millions of dollars into their local economies, drawing people who would never otherwise travel there and bringing thousands of jobs.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Manuel Fernandes’ goal, created by West Ham’s outstanding talisman Jarrod Bowen, was a warning, a knock on the door before the hosts blew United’s house down.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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Roker blew Guthrie a kiss from the weather wall.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Popped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/popped. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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