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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
Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
Rubio’s remarks also underscored the quiet normalization now under way between Washington and Caracas after years of sanctions, diplomatic rupture and mutual hostility.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 2 June 2026
Giovanni Leoni and Conor Bradley both suffered season-ending knee injuries, while 17-goal top scorer Hugo Ekitike ruptured his right Achilles tendon.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 1 June 2026
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Noun
Waldorf was suffering a high-risk complication called previable preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) and doctors said her uterus was exposed to bacteria.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
Rubio’s remarks also underscored the quiet normalization now under way between Washington and Caracas after years of sanctions, diplomatic rupture and mutual hostility.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
Verb
This quickly ruptured the first and then second stage of the rocket.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 2 June 2026
Giovanni Leoni and Conor Bradley both suffered season-ending knee injuries, while 17-goal top scorer Hugo Ekitike ruptured his right Achilles tendon.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rupture
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Those dominant frequencies sit at exactly the ranges used in clinical vibration therapy to promote bone growth and accelerate fracture healing.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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Sometimes, that national fracture ran through a single household.—
Euan Ward,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
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An elevated dining area adjoins a marble and wood kitchen, which features custom rift-oak cabinetry, top-tier stainless-steel appliances, and an oversized island with an integrated breakfast bar.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
8 June 2026
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The 2023 impeachment vote has created a lasting rift within the Texas Republican Party.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 June 2026
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In Istanbul, a corn vendor is pulling bigger crowds than some of the city’s monuments.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
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The band whipping through Connecticut this week that really can’t be said to have burst from a large previously existing musical genre.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2026
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Nearly three decades after Lara first burst onto screens, Legacy of Atlantis aims to honor the spirit of the original adventure while expanding the character for modern audiences.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
6 June 2026
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Seismic images of mid-ocean ridges typically show rough and jagged terrain, formed when lava oozes up into the cold ocean along faults or fissures and hardens suddenly into stone.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
26 May 2026
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These seemingly harmless fissures on the surface of a watermelon can indicate deeper problems that affect both taste and freshness.—
Aksha Mittapalli,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 May 2026
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As the country heads toward a national election, the leader once celebrated as a healer is now viewed by critics as the main driver of these schisms.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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Whether or not there was ever actually a schism, the rumor mill was confident and uninformed.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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Amanda Lee Myers is a senior crime reporter who covers the death penalty, cold cases and breaking news for USA TODAY.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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The roads, rubble on rubble, broken.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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The Dodgers and Ohtani, who gave up a season-high four runs in 6⅔ innings, let a 6-1 lead melt in the humidity at PNC Park then watched the Pirates explode for five runs in the eighth inning.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
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In May, at the manufacturing facility, which stores thousands of gallons of toxic chemicals in pressurized tanks used to produce materials such as plexiglass for fighter jet and commercial aircraft windows, one tank threatened to leak or explode.—
Nilesh Christopher,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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“Rupture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rupture. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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