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bursting

ADJECTIVE
breaking open
Synonyms
STRONG
Antonyms




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A passenger had been using a battery pack during the flight, and it had overheated before bursting into flames with a seat catching fire.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

I had long admired her, especially the rollicking and indispensable “Slow Days, Fast Company,” first published in 1977, a charming and insightful series of stories bursting with pluck and sass.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 27, 2026

Investors were watching the results especially closely after several sharp sell-offs in the tech sector over fears the AI bubble might be approaching its bursting point.

From Barron's Jul. 15, 2026

Mr. David’s show is more of a bomb bursting in air.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 25, 2026

I finally make it through the gate, bursting through to the other side and gulping air.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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