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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
Prince Mohammed has not been back to the US since the 2018 murder of columnist Jamal Khashoggi, which badly ruptured his international standing and Saudi-US relations.
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Ben Smith, semafor.com, 24 Oct. 2025
My father’s kind voice ruptured the sound of violence raging around us.
—Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2025
Just half a year earlier, in March 2024, a landslide in the Trou sans Fond had ruptured all three cables, throttling or even blacking out the internet in Côte d’Ivoire and 12 other countries.
—Samanth Subramanian, The Dial, 14 Oct. 2025
Indian newspaper The Tribune said that Ghuman ruptured a muscle in his chest, which led to his hospitalization at Fortis Hospital in Amritsar.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
Convenience stores and eateries across Japan felt the immediate impact of a cybersecurity attack that ruptured operations for popular beer brand Asahi this week.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Oct. 2025
The 29-year-old ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and tore his meniscus last September but suffered a setback in his recovery this summer after featuring in all four of Manchester City’s Club World Cup matches.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
After a scan, doctors discovered that her fallopian tube had ruptured.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Sep. 2025
The fallopian tube ruptured, and caused internal bleeding.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
Ben Smith, semafor.com, 24 Oct. 2025
My father’s kind voice ruptured the sound of violence raging around us.
—Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2025
Just half a year earlier, in March 2024, a landslide in the Trou sans Fond had ruptured all three cables, throttling or even blacking out the internet in Côte d’Ivoire and 12 other countries.
—Samanth Subramanian, The Dial, 14 Oct. 2025
Indian newspaper The Tribune said that Ghuman ruptured a muscle in his chest, which led to his hospitalization at Fortis Hospital in Amritsar.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
Convenience stores and eateries across Japan felt the immediate impact of a cybersecurity attack that ruptured operations for popular beer brand Asahi this week.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Oct. 2025
The 29-year-old ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and tore his meniscus last September but suffered a setback in his recovery this summer after featuring in all four of Manchester City’s Club World Cup matches.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
After a scan, doctors discovered that her fallopian tube had ruptured.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Sep. 2025
The fallopian tube ruptured, and caused internal bleeding.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruptured
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After Operation Shovel, the alliance between the Kinahans and the Hutches fractured.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
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The gun's proximity to his head when the blast went off resulted in the actor's skull being fractured.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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But then, in the second group phase — consisting of four groups of three, in the first 24-team World Cup — Italy exploded into life despite a very tough draw, defeating holders Argentina and favourites Brazil.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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The Eagles' passing offense exploded in Week 7 against Minnesota for a season-high 316 passing yards in the 28-22 win on the road.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Then Jandiroba pulled guard in the final minute, allowing Dern to end the fight on top and win.—
Brett Appley,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Think bright and bold colors pulled from Lamborghini’s custom shades.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
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Messi picked up the ball from his compatriot Rodrigo De Paul in midfield and burst toward the backpedaling Nashville back line before slipping the ball outside to Luis Suárez.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The areas facing the sun heat up fastest, and if there is a weaker area on the surface of the comet, sublimated gases under the surface can burst through — causing these sun-facing jets.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Midway through the first period, Matthews ripped home a power-play goal.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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There's a naivety and sweetness to them that's ripped away in an instant when the two passionately make love in the barren house, the inciting incident for the demise of their relationship.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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After the final whistle blew at Memorial Stadium, Kiffin made some headlines for his postgame behavior toward an Oklahoma player.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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But as the team was celebrating, the officials on the field blew the play dead and gave Philadelphia the first down.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The news broke that Meester was pregnant in March of that year when she was photographed with a baby bump.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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The question of whether Taylor Swift has achieved greater success than The Beatles has risen to prominence after Swift broke a decades-old chart record previously held by the legendary group.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Williams, a third-team All-NBA and second-team All-Defensive selection last season, tore the scapholunate ligament in his wrist on April 9 but put off surgery until after the Thunder’s historic run.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
22 Oct. 2025
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Thursday marks the 10-month anniversary of the day Miami Heat guard Dru Smith tore his Achilles.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Ruptured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruptured. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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