BURSTS Synonyms: 109 Similar and Opposite Words

bursts 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of burst

as in explodes

to break open or into pieces usually because of internal pressure the turnover's crust burst when the filling expanded

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as in shatters

to cause to break open or into pieces by or as if by an explosive finally burst the piñata open with one mighty swing of the bat

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as in buzzes

to be copiously supplied a young singer/dancer who seems to be bursting with energy and talent

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bursts

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noun

plural of burst

as in flurries

a sudden and usually temporary growth of activity a sudden burst of industriousness whenever the boss appeared

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as in explosions

a sudden intense expression of strong feeling a burst of anger that startled the other members on the panel

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as in eruptions

the act or an instance of exploding one burst after another could be heard in the distance

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implosions

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Other forgettable sounds became hysterical, like a chicken clucking after Kevin Hart’s character explodes in Jumanji.

Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 21 Oct. 2024
The Chinese scientists thought of a scenario in which a nuclear weapon explodes in the stratosphere- miles above the ground.

Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2024

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