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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Improvised rationing systems, from QR codes to manually assembled lists, popped up across Russia, in a reminder of Soviet-style privations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

She didn't care what popped up on her screen - a film, a series, a short video - as long as she was watching something.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

Max Muncy popped out and Kyle Tucker, back in the lineup after exiting Monday’s game because of back spasms, flied out.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2026

The stock popped following the IPO but has slumped 24% over the past six trading sessions through Thursday’s close, with investors rethinking a lofty valuation amid worries that the AI boom could fizzle out.

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

As the first bean sprouts grew larger, more and more popped up through the sand, each one inching up toward the sky.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley