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View definitions for bursts

bursts

noun as in firecracker

noun as in fireworks

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There was poop humor—literally—when Valerie's house becomes flooded with fecal matter after a pipe bursts.

When the “Buying Bubble” bursts, what then for the U.S. economy?

Whereas Gotham mopes in the shadows, The Flash bursts like a splash page.

The three astronomers argued persuasively that the rhythm of X-ray bursts they measured is most likely due to the M82 X-1.

Jamie bursts into the most embarrassing set of man-tears ever to flow forth on television.

Though you should always speak pleasantly, do not mix your conversation with loud bursts of laughter.

Her lips move, and I feel her warm breath on my cheek; but, without uttering a word, she bursts into vehement weeping.

The great white throne is set, and from beneath it a flame bursts forth devouring the guilty objects of his wrath.

Imagine a language, in which to say, "He bursts out laughing," one must use the word s'escacalasso!

Sometimes I was almost deafened with their songs, at others with their bursts of maddened mirth.

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On this page you'll find 17 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to bursts, such as: illuminations, pyrotechnics, rockets, sparklers, bottle rockets, and cherry bomb.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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