POPPING Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

popping

verb

Definition of popping next

present participle of pop

as in exploding

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 snapping

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 shattering

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 shooting

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 popping Nearly a century ago, with many Americans in the throes of the Great Depression, catfish cabins began popping up along creeks, rivers, and bayous across the center of the rural South, particularly in Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Louisiana. —

Chelsea Brasted, Southern Living, 15 May 2026 The dual eye-popping performance was a culmination of a lifetime in the event for Witt, a season of breakthroughs for Bell, and consistent camaraderie and competition between the two long jumpers. —

Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 15 May 2026 The pain for the wine business has been felt most in the lower end of the market, and signs have kept popping up in the wake of the pandemic. —

Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 15 May 2026 Meanwhile, some celebrities have become part of the magic themselves, popping up in Disney parades, holiday celebrations and special park events over the years. —

Mackenzie Schmidt, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026 Tomato prices, meanwhile, have soared an eye-popping 39% over the past year, BLS data showed. —

Max Zahn, ABC News, 13 May 2026 There’s Cookie-like characters popping up everywhere. —

Zak Cheney-Rice, Vulture, 13 May 2026 Sneaker-mules cater to a more niche audience but have nonetheless been popping up across the brand landscape for much of this decade. —

Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 13 May 2026 Plus, the movie has grossed an eye-popping $300 million at the global box office in the first two weeks, making a third movie feel even more likely. —

Angelique Jackson, Variety, 8 May 2026

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Verb

Such reactions come despite the drugs’ exploding popularity.

— Robert Abitbol, USA Today, 9 May 2026
The professional game is exploding, too.

— Robin Swithinbank, Robb Report, 9 May 2026