burst into
verb
burst into also bursted into; bursting into; bursts into
: to begin to produce or do (something) suddenly
She burst into laughter/tears.
The house burst into flame(s).
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Two minutes later, the right engine of a plane traveling 150 mph slammed into Mott, bursting into flame upon impact.
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
The incident caused the engine to burst into flames.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Dozens of parents burst into applause in response.
—Tyler Kingkade, NBC news, 12 May 2026
The dozen trees lining her block burst into clusters of white, creamy flowers.
—Jerry Wu, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
The incident caused the engine to burst into flames.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Dozens of parents burst into applause in response.
—Tyler Kingkade, NBC news, 12 May 2026
The dozen trees lining her block burst into clusters of white, creamy flowers.
—Jerry Wu, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for burst into
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“Burst into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/burst%20into. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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