Synonyms of popping

popping

verb

present participle of pop

1

as in exploding

to break open or into pieces usually because of internal pressure

a balloon popped suddenly and startled us all

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exploding
• detonating
• blowing
• bursting
• crumping
• going off
• smashing
• blowing up
• shattering
• firing
• splintering
• fragmenting
• mushrooming
• discharging
• burgeoning
• shooting
• ballooning

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• imploding
• collapsing
• fizzling

2

as in snapping

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

• snapping
• cracking
• exploding
• bursting
• crackling
• splitting
• shattering
• clicking
• hissing
• clattering
• sputtering
• rending
• sizzling
• riving
• clacking

3

as in shattering

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

popping popcorn over a campfire

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shattering
• smashing
• demolishing
• blowing
• bursting
• exploding
• destroying
• blasting
• detonating
• blowing up
• wrecking
• ruining
• decimating
• dynamiting
• annihilating
• splintering
• discharging
• fragmenting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• collapsing
• imploding

4

as in shooting

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

• shooting
• drilling
• plugging
• dropping
• gunning
• killing
• destroying
• slaughtering
• slaying
• blazing
• bringing down
• peppering
• picking off
• blowing away
• firing (at)
• blasting (at)
• shooting down
• sniping (at)
• massacring
• butchering
• dispatching
• decimating
• wiping out
• shotgunning
• potshotting
• annihilating
• felling
• machine-gunning
• icing
• croaking
• blotting out
• doing in
• pistoling
• tommy-gunning

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of popping

The superstar has been spotted out and about in Manhattan this week, popping up at various outdoor dining establishments. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026

The sporty outerwear has since become a transitional dressing essential, with plenty more affordable versions popping up from Quince, Gap, and more. — Jordan Julian, InStyle, 3 Sep. 2026

When a consumer arrives at the nut butter section of the Co-op, there are some eye-popping numbers at first glance. — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2026

Rattlesnake warnings are popping up across Texas as snakes become more active, with recent sightings reported at schools, athletic fields and other places where people and pets spend time. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

Cases of officers using the cameras to stalk spouses and civilians also continue popping up all over the country. — Noah Daly september 2, Idaho Statesman, 2 Sep. 2026

In recent months, this 40-year-old former tech publicist has been popping up on Bloomberg, CNBC, MS NOW, and all over financial YouTube in his increasingly trademark Zelenskyycore. — Jack Holmes, Vanity Fair, 1 Sep. 2026

As a visual artist, he was best known for his playful, eye-popping acrylic paintings. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2026

The immediate relevance of this decision will be to all the AI companies, most of which are popping champagne based on the decision. — Schuyler Moore, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026