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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
Upon calling it quits after rupturing his Achilles tendon in 1997, Berlusconi retired the veteran’s jersey number and handed him a replica of the Ballon d’Or.
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James Horncastle, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Sharpshooting guard Donte DiVicenzo will not return to the playoffs after rupturing an Achilles tendon in Game 4 against the Nuggets.
—Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 3 May 2026
In his first start since rupturing his left Achilles while pitching for the Mets in June, Canning allowed a run in five innings and departed with the Padres up 3-1.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 May 2026
Since rupturing his Achilles, the Cleveland Browns have drafted three quarterbacks, including Shedeur Sanders, who took the reins to close the 2025 season after Dillon Gabriel, who started after Joe Flacco was traded, suffered a concussion.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Fewer than 24 hours after rupturing his Achilles in the first quarter of Game 4 on Saturday in Minneapolis — which ended his campaign — Wolves guard Donte DiVincenzo was set to have surgery to repair the injury on Sunday in New York.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2026
But Boston was postponed due to the pandemic and that June, Romond fell off a horse and landed hard on her feet, rupturing ACLs in both knees.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
Entering the fray for the first time since rupturing his Achilles tendon last summer, center back and captain Aaron Long replaced Nkosi Tafari, who started and played through the final whistle in each of the club’s previous 14 matches, playing 45 minutes.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 23 Apr. 2026
The crimes of Jedwabne, rupturing historical narratives that centered solely on the victimhood and heroism of Poles under the Nazis, became a symbol of Polish complicity in the Holocaust.
—Shira Li Bartov, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026
James Horncastle, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Sharpshooting guard Donte DiVicenzo will not return to the playoffs after rupturing an Achilles tendon in Game 4 against the Nuggets.
—Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 3 May 2026
In his first start since rupturing his left Achilles while pitching for the Mets in June, Canning allowed a run in five innings and departed with the Padres up 3-1.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 May 2026
Since rupturing his Achilles, the Cleveland Browns have drafted three quarterbacks, including Shedeur Sanders, who took the reins to close the 2025 season after Dillon Gabriel, who started after Joe Flacco was traded, suffered a concussion.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Fewer than 24 hours after rupturing his Achilles in the first quarter of Game 4 on Saturday in Minneapolis — which ended his campaign — Wolves guard Donte DiVincenzo was set to have surgery to repair the injury on Sunday in New York.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2026
But Boston was postponed due to the pandemic and that June, Romond fell off a horse and landed hard on her feet, rupturing ACLs in both knees.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
Entering the fray for the first time since rupturing his Achilles tendon last summer, center back and captain Aaron Long replaced Nkosi Tafari, who started and played through the final whistle in each of the club’s previous 14 matches, playing 45 minutes.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 23 Apr. 2026
The crimes of Jedwabne, rupturing historical narratives that centered solely on the victimhood and heroism of Poles under the Nazis, became a symbol of Polish complicity in the Holocaust.
—Shira Li Bartov, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rupturing
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The bullet fragmented, fracturing Howard’s nose and striking his eye, lip, tooth and arm, according to the civil lawsuit.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
27 May 2026
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That baseline is now fracturing.—
Richard Torrenzano,
Fortune,
26 May 2026
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Today, the worldwide launch rate has risen to roughly 125 launches annually, with the number exploding in 2018.—
David Szondy
May 31,
New Atlas,
31 May 2026
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In 2025, a capacity crowd was exploding for her, the biggest star in the sport, triumphing on one of its biggest stages once again.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
30 May 2026
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Some families are pulling back on travel as gas and groceries get more expensive worldwide.—
Anton L. Delgado,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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Down 3-0, the notion of the Padres pulling this one out seemed outdated.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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There are whales and cacti; birds and deep-sea fish, or fruit and flowers bursting from the same stalk.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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The gown's intricate design created the illusion of fireworks bursting in all directions, making Davis's look a standout on the red carpet.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
24 May 2026
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After a strikeout for the second out, Newport batter Noah Whitaker, with Horsley breaking for third base and Hatfield for second, was called out for batter’s interference on Ganesha catcher Dyson Grant’s throw to second base, a throw that sailed into center field.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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Wallen previously lodged 37 song entries, breaking his previous record of 36 entries in a single week.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
26 May 2026
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Not because the Dodgers’ reliever gave up three runs in the eighth inning to the Philadelphia Phillies, blowing a save opportunity and getting tagged with his first loss of the season.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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The plants store electricity generated by large solar and wind farms to release back on the power grid at night when the sun isn’t shining or the wind isn’t blowing.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
1 June 2026
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An arrest warrant said Moore assaulted Hyder by grabbing and ripping his uniform.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
1 June 2026
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His big ugly bill is ripping health care away from rural communities and taking food off the table of Americans.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
31 May 2026
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Running back Isaac Guerendo, a potential top backup to Christian McCaffrey, is out until at least late August after tearing a pectoral muscle while lifting weights last month, Shanahan said.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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Make a clean cut to avoid tearing the stem.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
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“Rupturing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rupturing. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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