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as in fractured
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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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 ruptured
Meanwhile, a necropsy performed on Echo determined that the timber wolf died of natural causes due to a mass that ruptured on her spleen, Emerick said.
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Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2026
During middle school, severe stomach pain and nausea became so intense that she was sent to the emergency room, where doctors discovered a hemorrhagic ovarian cyst had ruptured.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
Because Kittle’s Achilles ruptured higher up the calf, his repair did not require holes being drilled into his heel.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
The crash ruptured a natural gas line and temporarily evacuated several homes, but no other injuries were reported, police said.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 4 June 2026
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
Nearly 240 million gallons of sewage spilled into the river and its tributaries during eight days after a 72-inch section of the Potomac Interceptor sewer line ruptured in mid-January.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 1 June 2026
The explosion at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company in Longview, Washington, happened the morning of May 26 when a tank containing white liquor, used to make paper, ruptured, releasing hundreds of thousands of gallons of chemicals.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 31 May 2026
Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2026
During middle school, severe stomach pain and nausea became so intense that she was sent to the emergency room, where doctors discovered a hemorrhagic ovarian cyst had ruptured.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
Because Kittle’s Achilles ruptured higher up the calf, his repair did not require holes being drilled into his heel.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
The crash ruptured a natural gas line and temporarily evacuated several homes, but no other injuries were reported, police said.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 4 June 2026
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
Nearly 240 million gallons of sewage spilled into the river and its tributaries during eight days after a 72-inch section of the Potomac Interceptor sewer line ruptured in mid-January.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 1 June 2026
The explosion at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company in Longview, Washington, happened the morning of May 26 when a tank containing white liquor, used to make paper, ruptured, releasing hundreds of thousands of gallons of chemicals.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruptured
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Ramírez fractured his hamate bone on a swing in the fifth inning.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 June 2026
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Then Denver lost at home to New England in the AFC Championship Game without Nix, who fractured his ankle against Buffalo.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
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The single exploded in popularity following Base’s passing, years after DJ EZ Rock’s death.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Well, the mayhem that exploded after the game showed that the cops were right.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
12 June 2026
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Detmers was still 15 pitches shy of his season-high when Suzuki pulled him.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
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The righty was later pulled after allowing singles to the first two batters of the fifth inning, both of whom later scored and counted against Morris’ statline.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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Additionally, hopping balls usually come with a weight limit to prevent users from bursting the ball and injuring themselves in the process.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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Juicy blueberries burst during baking, melding with the fresh peach juices for a gorgeous, saucy filling in this pie.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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According to Ferguson, the adults were ripped out of the car as children were screaming in the backseat.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Shayne Gostisbehere ripped a shot on goal, and after Hart made the save, Staal was first to find the puck and a clear shot right in front of the goal.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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Once the opening whistle blew, all the focus turned to the field.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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After someone blew a hole in the Nord Stream Pipeline deep under the Baltic Sea in September 2022, the global media debated a geopolitical whodunnit.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
15 June 2026
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As the Knicks closed out the win, the celebration broke loose with fans high-fiving as chants rose up around them, Prokupecz said.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Herrera and Jordan Walker had back-to-back home runs off reliever Justin Lawrence that broke a seventh-inning tie, and Jordan followed with a three-run shot against Travis Adams.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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Dutch trio is out The Dutch squad will be without attacking midfielder Xavi Simons, who tore the ACL in his right knee in April while playing for Tottenham.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
9 June 2026
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Richards tore two ligaments in his left ankle playing for Crystal Palace, his English club team, on May 17 and hadn’t played or fully trained since.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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“Ruptured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruptured. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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