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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
Maddison is now providing the same support to Wilson Odobert, who ruptured an ACL in February.
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Jay Harris, New York Times, 15 May 2026
After initially having no issues during the early stages of her pregnancy, things changed when Hernandez's membranes ruptured, and her water broke at 18 weeks.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Weakened by a brief-but-corrosive bath of sulfuric acid droplets during its plunge, the probe would’ve inevitably deformed and ruptured upon reaching the ground.
—Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 10 May 2026
Carter, who turns 18 this month, also ruptured his eardrums and shrapnel wounds riddle his body.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
Then, in August 2025, a valve ruptured at the plant, causing an explosion that killed two people and injured 10 others, with potential environmental effects still unfolding.
—Ava Dzurenda, STAT, 24 Apr. 2026
Further investigation showed that the baby had suffered a skull fracture, ruptured blood vessels in her eyes, brain bleeding and swelling.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
Potomac River sewage spill The lawsuit comes nearly four months after a 72-inch section of the Potomac Interceptor sewer line ruptured in mid-January near the C&O Canal National Historical Park in Montgomery County.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
According to the lawsuit, this bypass also ruptured at least four times in February.
—Lily Carey, Baltimore Sun, 20 Apr. 2026
Jay Harris, New York Times, 15 May 2026
After initially having no issues during the early stages of her pregnancy, things changed when Hernandez's membranes ruptured, and her water broke at 18 weeks.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Weakened by a brief-but-corrosive bath of sulfuric acid droplets during its plunge, the probe would’ve inevitably deformed and ruptured upon reaching the ground.
—Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 10 May 2026
Carter, who turns 18 this month, also ruptured his eardrums and shrapnel wounds riddle his body.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
Then, in August 2025, a valve ruptured at the plant, causing an explosion that killed two people and injured 10 others, with potential environmental effects still unfolding.
—Ava Dzurenda, STAT, 24 Apr. 2026
Further investigation showed that the baby had suffered a skull fracture, ruptured blood vessels in her eyes, brain bleeding and swelling.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
Potomac River sewage spill The lawsuit comes nearly four months after a 72-inch section of the Potomac Interceptor sewer line ruptured in mid-January near the C&O Canal National Historical Park in Montgomery County.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
According to the lawsuit, this bypass also ruptured at least four times in February.
—Lily Carey, Baltimore Sun, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruptured
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Despite being lifelong besties, something has fractured between Penelope and Casey.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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The fall broke his neck, fractured his skull, tore ligaments in his wrist, and collapsed his lungs, among other injuries.—
Lauren Victory,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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After the landing, Starship toppled over into the ocean waters and exploded in a magnificent fireball (again, as planned) as SpaceX workers cheered.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
23 May 2026
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But what began as a small safety-net program has exploded into one of the largest drug purchasing programs in America, eclipsing Medicaid.—
Al Sharpton,
New York Daily News,
22 May 2026
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Turkey is undoubtedly one of the pioneers in this field, but others have been steadily following in its footsteps, making many feel as though a carpet has been pulled from under them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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Coach Matt Mowry was asked if Acuna was close to being pulled.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2026
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Researchers believe huge quantities of groundwater likely burst onto the surface in a series of catastrophic floods that surged downhill and rapidly carved the waterworn valleys visible today.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
15 May 2026
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But Donald used that size mismatch to his advantage, leveraging an unprecedented first step and incredible agility to burst past linemen and attack the offense.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
15 May 2026
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Meanwhile, male athletes get ripped to shreds 24/7 on television, radio, podcasts and social media without anyone questioning whether the existence of criticism itself is harmful to the sport.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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Ensure the item is in working condition and not damaged, broken, or ripped.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
13 May 2026
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Authorities said a tractor-trailer car hauler blew a tire while traveling eastbound on I-10 near Valencia Road, causing the truck to hit a guardrail, roll into the median and burst into flames, CBS affiliate KOLD reported.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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The smoke from the island fire blew east to the California coast and will be impacting air quality early this week, the National Weather Service in San Diego reported.—
Eric Mack,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Bo-Katan explains the Mandalorians who raised Din and taught him to never show his face are religious zealots known as the Children of the Watch, who broke from Mandalorian society.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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Suddenly, all hell broke loose.—
Sebastian Smee,
The Atlantic,
16 May 2026
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They were killed when a Russian missile tore through their Kyiv apartment building on May 14, burying them under rubble.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
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The Cottonwood Fire also tore through Nebraska, scorching 129,253 acres.—
Kailey Schuyler,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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“Ruptured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruptured. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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