bursts 1 of 2

verb

Definition of burstsnext
present tense third-person singular of burst
1
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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2
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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3
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
1
as in flurries
a sudden and usually temporary growth of activity a sudden burst of industriousness whenever the boss appeared

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2
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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3
as in eruptions
the act or an instance of exploding one burst after another could be heard in the distance

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bursts
  1. explodes
  2. explosions
  3. eruptions
  4. pops
  5. gusts
  6. blasts
  7. blazes
  8. destroys
Verb
  • 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
Definition of explodes
Noun
  • More than a week before the pager explosions, Israel launched airstrikes against Syria on September 8, itself not unusual.
    Paul Iddon, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Reuters video showed explosions close to the Beirut airport just as a Middle East Airlines flight was landing.
    NBC News, NBC News, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of explosions
Noun
  • Solar flares can lead to coronal mass ejections—or eruptions of solar material—which are known to cause Northern Lights sightings, and a pair of CMEs is expected to affect Earth between Friday and Sunday.
    Arianna Johnson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Particularly when coupled with popular in-office treatments, these aggressive protocols exacerbated chronically sensitive complexions that were prone to prone to redness, textural irregularities and eruptions.
    Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of eruptions
Verb
  • The top portion pops up to reveal a tilting head-and-neck design that’s elegant and modern.
    Rudie Obias, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The idea of support pops up again and again in our conversation.
    Alanna Bennett, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of pops
Noun
  • South wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
    Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2024
  • And perhaps, if the gusts are strong enough, snap trees 50 miles inland.
    Sharif Paget, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of gusts
Verb
  • Mars Storm Rucker blasts the roof off the place as Whatshername, the girl that Johnny falls in love with in the city.
    Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 18 Oct. 2024
  • The state agency has aired concerns about what the impacts will be on the state’s wildlife if rocket blasts significantly increase from Vandenberg Space Force Base, and have asked military officials to mitigate impacts and increase wildlife monitoring.
    Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
Definition of blasts
Noun
  • Firefighters on both coasts were battling wildland blazes Monday after thousands of acres burned in New Jersey amid a historic drought and after strong winds last week sent a blaze howling through Ventura County, California.
    Patrick Smith, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
  • Nearly 2,500 miles away, in New York and New Jersey, several blazes were burning in rugged terrain parched by drought.
    Patrick Smith, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of blazes
Verb
  • Short term, self-doubt destroys focus and productivity, stifles creativity, holds you back from setting audacious goals, and feels downright terrible.
    Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Had Coppola focused on the dilemma of a white idealist challenged and intimidated by a black political power player, setting off political subterfuge that nearly destroys the dynasty Cesar was born to, Megalopolis might have ignited pop recognition and excitement.
    Armond White, National Review, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of destroys
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bursts (forth)

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