RUPTURING Synonyms: 142 Similar and Opposite Words

rupturing

verb

present participle of rupture

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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At-home beauty tech is exploding, with LED masks and microneedling tools giving laypeople pro-level skills.

Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Fanned by strong Santa Ana winds, the blaze moved at a fierce pace, exploding to more than 2,700 acres as of Tuesday afternoon with no containment.

Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024

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