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bursting

ADJECTIVE
breaking open
Synonyms
STRONG
Antonyms




Example Sentences

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A Blue Origin rocket blew up, bursting into an enormous ball of flames in a major setback for Jeff Bezos’ space company.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Already bursting with passion to be world-premiering his directorial debut, “Propeller One-Way Night Coach,” Travolta was moved to tears.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

A bubble and its subsequent bursting becomes increasingly likely as an industry’s trailing two-year return grows.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

"What a place this is!" he gushed, of Invercargill, excitement bursting out of him like he was in some rooftop bar in downtown Tokyo or a speakeasy in the East Village in New York.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Even more attention-grabbing: him suddenly bursting into tears.

From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone




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