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as in fracture
an opening caused by the sudden tearing or breaking of something
The earthquake created a rupture that spanned several miles. Doctors identified a rupture in his aorta.
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as in rift
the loss of good relations
The incident caused a diplomatic rupture between the two countries. They've been working to mend the rupture in their relationship.
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as in to fracture
to cause to develop a hole, crack, or tear often in a sudden and forceful or violent way
She was out for the rest of the season after she ruptured a tendon.
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as in to burst
to develop a hole, crack, or tear often in a sudden and forceful or violent way
The pipeline ruptured, leaking thousands of gallons of oil. The fault could rupture during the next major earthquake. High blood pressure caused the blood vessels to rupture.
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Recent Examples of rupture
Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 23 June 2025
That healing often comes with the ruptures, friction, and tension of a therapy session that isn’t automated.
—Fiorella Valdesolo, Vogue, 10 June 2025
Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 27 June 2025
The heat ruptures the cell walls in the leaves, causing desiccation and ultimately killing the weed.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2025
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Noun
Ceasing to think of freedom as the possession of many options would be no small rupture.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 23 June 2025
That healing often comes with the ruptures, friction, and tension of a therapy session that isn’t automated.
—Fiorella Valdesolo, Vogue, 10 June 2025
Verb
Damian Lillard of the Milwaukee Bucks ruptured his in Game 4 of the first round against Indiana.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 27 June 2025
The heat ruptures the cell walls in the leaves, causing desiccation and ultimately killing the weed.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rupture
Noun
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Hand and finger injuries are common and include fractures, abrasions, burns and degloving, meaning the skin is peeled back exposing bone.—
Beth Warren,
The Tennessean,
4 July 2025
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This crucial distinction—leadership versus power—determines whether a company emerges stronger or fractures from within.—
Russell P. Reeder,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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Several viewers also poked fun at whether a rift occurred between the two canines following the toy dispute.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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The abrupt pause in U.S. military aid has deepened rifts with European allies, which remain committed to supporting Ukraine and fear that Washington’s stance could undermine Western unity.—
Danny Bakst,
Fortune,
3 July 2025
Verb
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Brands began to pull together resources to support refugees.—
Stephan Rabimov,
Forbes,
13 Feb. 2023
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The 13-minute performance will likely call for a healthy dose of vibrant, colored lighting to pull it all together.—
Kelly Allen,
House Beautiful,
10 Feb. 2023
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Bubbly, bittersweet, and bursting with untapped potential, a bottle of tonic water is the key to a whole summer of compelling cocktails.—
Amiel Stanek,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 July 2025
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Creativity was not limited to the attacking players — but also applied to centre-backs, who were encouraged to burst forward into midfield, or beat their man before playing the pass.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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On the ceiling of their room, there was a rather large water mark and an accompanying crack and fissure.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 July 2025
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The standoff encapsulates many of Thailand’s long-running political fissures: Shinawatra’s family has dominated its politics for decades, but has faced opposition from its powerful military, courts, and groups tied to the monarchy.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
1 July 2025
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Enter: a major schism in the relationship, just at the moment that both mother and daughter should be cherishing every moment together.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
10 June 2025
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The decision to visit all three leading Arab Gulf powers and not just Saudi Arabia seems designed to prevent a schism.—
Marc Lynch,
Foreign Affairs,
12 May 2025
Verb
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While Clark has been integral in the rise of the WNBA’s popularity since breaking rookie and league records last season with the Fever, there have been many contentious moments over that span of games with opponents.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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In one harrowing scene when Metropolis is in danger, reporters for the Daily Planet newspaper – packed into a moving vehicle, no less – work to break a major exclusive story on deadline and there's Jimmy (Skyler Gisondo), typing like the Flash on his laptop.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
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Earlier this week, excitement exploded online after an announcement suggested that staking $100,000 in TON for three years, plus a one-time $35,000 processing fee, would grant applicants a 10-year UAE Golden Visa.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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During World War II, the company created field rations for the armed services, and Chef Boyardee exploded to a company with $20 million in annual revenue (over $320 million in today’s money).—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
7 July 2025
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“Rupture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rupture. Accessed 17 Jul. 2025.
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