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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
Jason Henry, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
The clearest rupture came over glyphosate.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026
Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2026
The bodies of six employees who were missing after a chemical tank ruptured at a paper mill in Washington state have been recovered, officials said Thursday.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 28 May 2026
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Noun
At the same time that the GKN situation was unraveling, the rupture of a chemical tank containing a different chemical mixture killed 11 people at a paper mill in Washington state.
—Jason Henry, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
The clearest rupture came over glyphosate.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026
Verb
The explosion occurred when construction crews ruptured a gas line near the complex, according to KDFW.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2026
The bodies of six employees who were missing after a chemical tank ruptured at a paper mill in Washington state have been recovered, officials said Thursday.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rupture
Noun
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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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While no specific reason for the apparent snub was provided to the outlet, the move follows months of speculation about a rift between Swift and the Tellers.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
1 June 2026
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Fans have also picked up on a deepening rift between Paul, Draper and several other members of the cast, and the MomTok members have traded increasingly fiery shots across social media.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Roberts pulled Sasaki with runners on first and second in the sixth.—
Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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Tovar ambushed Kilian’s first offering, pulling a two-run homer over the left-field fence to hand the Giants their fourth straight loss.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
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New York — In New York’s Hudson Valley, the artist Anicka Yi has erected columns bursting with mercurial microbial life, in hues of acid green and coffee, arranged like an archaeological dig at Storm King Art Center.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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Kvaratskehlia’s father, Badri, a professional player himself, had countless footballs burst by its sharp metal.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
29 May 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
Verb
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After breaking a sweat, kick back by the zen outdoor infinity pool.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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But Paul Heyman would put Breakker’s foot on the rope to break the pin.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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America’s national parks shine in the summertime, with spectacular mountain passes thawed for the season, sparkling lakes and glittering beaches at the peak of their allure, and blankets of wildflowers exploding into bloom.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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However, a primordial black hole born with a mass of just 1 ton would immediately explode, instantly reaching the Planck mass.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
3 June 2026
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“Rupture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rupture. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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