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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 solar panels and wind turbines that have popped up over swathes of sun-soaked land, from the Tibetan Plateau to Xinjiang's deserts, are part of this vision.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

In March, Grogu popped up at the Oscars and host Conan O’Brien pointed out that the gleefully waving puppet seated next to actress Kate Hudson lacked the ability to applaud.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

His daughter, Hawaa Abdullah, said at a Tuesday news conference that if she popped a tire while driving on the freeway, he would drop everything to make sure she was safe.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

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

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Jack could have sworn the Huntsman’s eyes popped right out of his head before May caught the sword an inch above his neck.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley