popped

VERB

jump, burst

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appear bang blow crack dart explode hit insert leap put shove snap stick thrust whack

STRONG

go protrude push report rise sock strike

WEAK

go off

Antonyms

STRONGEST

displace fix pull remove

STRONG

conceal suppress

Example Sentences

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The expectant parents married in April 2024, a year after Kaplan — whose producing credits include Netflix’s “To All the Boys” film series — popped the question.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

I haven't posted anything or added any friends, just engaged with whatever popped up.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Cisco Systems stock popped in after-hours trading Wednesday after the networking equipment maker reported better-than-expected fiscal third-quarter financials.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Cisco shares popped more than 17% in after-hours trading, into fresh record territory.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

Great big drops of sweat popped out on me.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls