as in filled
containing or seeming to contain the greatest quantity or number possible
the store was bursting with bargain hunters on the day of the big sale
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as in exploding
to break open or into pieces usually because of internal pressure
the turnover's crust burst when the filling expanded
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as in shattering
to cause to break open or into pieces by or as if by an explosive
finally burst the piñata open with one mighty swing of the bat
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Recent Examples of bursting
Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
An intellectually dense film bursting with ideas, some of them contradictory, some troubling, all of them provocative.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 31 Dec. 2024
Québec, Canada Québec is a province just bursting with culinary riches, outdoor adventure, fascinating culture, unique traditions and stunning landscapes.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Or Shamar Joseph bursting through Australia in Brisbane.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
How to keep pipes from bursting When temperatures drop to freezing conditions, pipes have the potential to burst due to the expansion of water.
—Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
Pipes are prone to bursting during cold spells.
—Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
The stir-craziness of isolation, collector appetite bottled up to bursting, and a global customer base newly comfortable with spending serious cash over the internet meant that the entire wine world was watching—and desperate to bid.
—Josh Condon, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2024
Wrap them in tubular insulation to keep pipes from bursting.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
Verb
At one point Harry Maguire tried to inject urgency, bursting forward with the ball and urging Alejandro Garnacho and Diogo Dalot to run ahead.
—Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
An intellectually dense film bursting with ideas, some of them contradictory, some troubling, all of them provocative.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 31 Dec. 2024
Québec, Canada Québec is a province just bursting with culinary riches, outdoor adventure, fascinating culture, unique traditions and stunning landscapes.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Or Shamar Joseph bursting through Australia in Brisbane.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
How to keep pipes from bursting When temperatures drop to freezing conditions, pipes have the potential to burst due to the expansion of water.
—Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
Pipes are prone to bursting during cold spells.
—Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
The stir-craziness of isolation, collector appetite bottled up to bursting, and a global customer base newly comfortable with spending serious cash over the internet meant that the entire wine world was watching—and desperate to bid.
—Josh Condon, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2024
Wrap them in tubular insulation to keep pipes from bursting.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bursting
Noun
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While such an eruption of fires is rare, Wood, the South Carolina Forestry Commission spokesperson, told NBC affiliate WCBD of Charleston over the weekend that the region is in peak fire season weather.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC News,
4 Mar. 2025
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Instead, based on observations of more recent eruptions, an extremely hot ash cloud that dissipated quickly could have created the conditions necessary for the vitrification of human brain tissue to occur, the study concluded.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Plenty of exploding stars are also adept at blasting outbursts of this high-energy light.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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The exploding number of medical AI scribes — created to solve clinician burnout — is causing its own burnout.—
Erin Brodwin,
Axios,
20 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Street performers and buzzing crowds returned to Bourbon Street on Thursday after police reopened it hours before the Sugar Bowl, which was delayed a day and was expected to draw 70,000 fans to the nearby Superdome.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
4 Jan. 2025
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From patient inquiries to administrative notifications, your inbox is probably constantly buzzing.—
Ajay Prasad,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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As Birdville boys basketball looked for its first state championship appearance in program history, supporters of the program created an electric playoff environment in a packed arena at Lewisville High School.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2025
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Raluca Anghel, Global Head of External Affairs and Industry Relations, Natural Diamond Council, gave a talk that packed particular power.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Given the explosion of WNBA collectibles — a Caitlin Clark rookie card sold for $234,850 back in December, or roughly the current max salary a WNBA player can earn under the current CBA — this is some extremely high-value territory.—
Howard Megdal,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Plans for the upcoming flight test, which SpaceX CEO Elon Musk announced this week, come a little more than a month since the last Starship launch ended in an explosion minutes after lifting off from Starbase in South Texas.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The unprecedented assault cuts off all communication systems and digital devices for a full minute, causing chaos, a significant loss of life, and the ominous threat of another impending strike.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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And a full 17% of immigrants in the U.S. speak English only.—
Annie Abbott,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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For a color burst, look to Proenza Schouler, Dear Frances, and Cos—these pleasant spring hues will break up the dreariness of the current season.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
5 Mar. 2025
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Customers, including businesses, governments and individuals, will be able to request light bursts by simply entering their location's GPS coordinates online.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The National World War II Museum Arguably the best World War II museum in the world, this comprehensive collection tells the story of the war that changed the world through impressive multimedia experiences, immersive exhibits, and an eye-popping number of artifacts and first-person detail.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
24 Dec. 2024
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Teased by Russo about the eye-popping value of the contract, Smith dismissed a report earlier this month by The Athletic pegging it at $120 million, going on to briefly elaborate on his dealmaking approach.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Bursting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bursting. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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