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as in fracturing
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 exploding
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 rupturing
But now many of those same factions are expressing open revulsion at the Iran war, rupturing relationships that were supposed to usher in a new international order.
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ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
But using three different mouse models, the Michigan team demonstrated that the common type of fat plays a direct role in aneurysm development, and that lowering triglyceride levels with certain drugs can stop them from forming and rupturing.
—Brianna Abbott, STAT, 7 Apr. 2026
The 15-time major champion has struggled to compete of late, especially after rupturing his Achilles at his home last March and undergoing a lumbar disc replacement last October.
—Megan Armstrong, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Woods made his return to competitive golf earlier this week in the TGL championship after rupturing his Achilles just before last year's Masters (this year's tournament is in less than two weeks).
—Ryan Morik , Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
The 50-year-old Woods is currently on the golf comeback trail after rupturing his Achilles just over a year ago and then undergoing his seventh back surgery late last year.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Celtics star Jayson Tatum is also on the verge of making a return to action nine months after rupturing his right Achilles tendon during last season’s playoffs.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
Skiing in a brace just nine days after rupturing the ACL in her left knee, Vonn did not finish the final at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
Blacklegged ticks, also known as deer ticks, are highly adjusted to surviving cold temperatures by producing a type of natural antifreeze to prevent their cells from rupturing, according to Moleai.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2026
ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
But using three different mouse models, the Michigan team demonstrated that the common type of fat plays a direct role in aneurysm development, and that lowering triglyceride levels with certain drugs can stop them from forming and rupturing.
—Brianna Abbott, STAT, 7 Apr. 2026
The 15-time major champion has struggled to compete of late, especially after rupturing his Achilles at his home last March and undergoing a lumbar disc replacement last October.
—Megan Armstrong, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Woods made his return to competitive golf earlier this week in the TGL championship after rupturing his Achilles just before last year's Masters (this year's tournament is in less than two weeks).
—Ryan Morik , Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
The 50-year-old Woods is currently on the golf comeback trail after rupturing his Achilles just over a year ago and then undergoing his seventh back surgery late last year.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Celtics star Jayson Tatum is also on the verge of making a return to action nine months after rupturing his right Achilles tendon during last season’s playoffs.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
Skiing in a brace just nine days after rupturing the ACL in her left knee, Vonn did not finish the final at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
Blacklegged ticks, also known as deer ticks, are highly adjusted to surviving cold temperatures by producing a type of natural antifreeze to prevent their cells from rupturing, according to Moleai.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rupturing
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The study suggests that what prevents communities from fracturing isn’t grand diplomacy but the everyday work of maintaining relationships.—
Ryan Brennan
April 10,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
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How are businesses identifying what is strengthening or fracturing among consumers, and what are early insights indicating about future growth?—
Semafor Events,
semafor.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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That is, until the union starts not-so-quietly exploding during a vicious screaming match at their home following a fundraising event.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
17 Apr. 2026
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When spring is in the air, there’s nothing quite like seeing a garden exploding in seasonal color.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
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Rodriguez was seen on camera sitting behind the boy and pulling his arms behind his back causing his shoulders to flare out, police say.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2026
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Last week, the archdiocese accused CPS of abruptly pulling the funding from only Catholic schools before the school year ended, even questioning if the district had mismanaged money and if the district was targeting their religious schools.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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This vibrant city is a foodie’s sanctuary, a shopper’s delight, and a cultural hub bursting with museums, galleries and cafes.—
Kalpana Fitzpatrick,
TheWeek,
15 Apr. 2026
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My heart is constantly bursting open, while also breaking into a million pieces.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
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Record breaking heat in Baltimore is likely Wednesday and Thursday.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Carlock and Means are masters at fourth-wall-breaking structure and winking, metatextual dialogue, and their ability to balance the goofiness of the series’ diversions with its straightforwardly heartwarming main narrative made each episode a breezy watch.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The week will be breezy, with winds blowing 10 mph to 15 mph from the northeast.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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While at Hewlett High, he and a friend were kicked out for ripping a bong hit in the dean’s bathroom.—
Steve Bloom,
Rolling Stone,
20 Apr. 2026
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Hunter consistently blows up running plays, ripping right through the interior of college offensive lines.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
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Captain, top-line center and three-time Selke Trophy winner Aleksander Barkov never played a game this season after tearing the ACL and MCL in his right knee less than an hour into his first training camp practice.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
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After striking out in the second inning, first baseman Rafael Devers broke his bat by slamming it to the ground, then finishing it off by tearing it in two.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Rupturing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rupturing. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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