burst (forth)

verb

Definition of burst (forth)next
as in to erupt
to develop suddenly and violently hives burst forth on the child's arms and face whenever she goes near that plant

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  1. erupt
  2. explode
  3. break out
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  • But as with all things the Griswolds do, everything goes wrong, mayhem erupts and absolute comedy ensues.
    Keith Langston, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
  • The car erupted into flames, careened across the track like a meteor on a particularly bad day, and came to rest against the wall as little more than a smoldering wreck.
    Greg Engle, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of erupt
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  • The launch failure this week followed the first attempt to launch the Kairos rocket in March, when the launcher exploded just five seconds after liftoff.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Upon their arrival, a German V-1 rocket exploded near the docks, forcing them to take cover.
    Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of explode
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  • How much upside does Kakko have to break out with a fresh start?
    Shayna Goldman, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Find it on Amazon A Toilet Timer That’s Sure To Please as a Stocking Stuffer Anyone who finds this toilet timer in their stocking is sure to break out into a laugh.
    Rebecca Martinson, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of break out
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