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as in fracture
an opening caused by the sudden tearing or breaking of something
The earthquake created a rupture that spanned several miles. Doctors identified a rupture in his aorta.
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as in rift
the loss of good relations
The incident caused a diplomatic rupture between the two countries. They've been working to mend the rupture in their relationship.
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as in to fracture
to cause to develop a hole, crack, or tear often in a sudden and forceful or violent way
She was out for the rest of the season after she ruptured a tendon.
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as in to burst
to develop a hole, crack, or tear often in a sudden and forceful or violent way
The pipeline ruptured, leaking thousands of gallons of oil. The fault could rupture during the next major earthquake. High blood pressure caused the blood vessels to rupture.
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Recent Examples of rupture
Ryan Craig, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
The ruptures to their relationship happen over years.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Feb. 2025
Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
The wind chill Tuesday night could dip into the single digits, causing hypothermia and rupturing pipes.
—Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 20 Jan. 2025
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Noun
But the most recent and surprising consequence of our flawed approach to trade dislocation is the shocking rupture between my home and native land and my country of choice, and between the True North Strong and Free and the Land of the Free.
—Ryan Craig, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
The ruptures to their relationship happen over years.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Feb. 2025
Verb
He was also diagnosed with Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) a painful spinal condition that can affect dogs and is caused when a disc in the spine is displaced or ruptured.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
The wind chill Tuesday night could dip into the single digits, causing hypothermia and rupturing pipes.
—Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 20 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rupture
Noun
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In a hint of Five Eyes fractures, the Financial Times reported late last month that one of Trump's top officials, Peter Navarro, had lobbied for the U.S. to remove Canada from the Five Eyes.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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Research also indicates that being underweight increases the risk of bone fractures and bone loss.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
6 Mar. 2025
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Discussing how each of us experienced the past five years and its many stressors—and listening to others do the same—could be a way to heal the rifts that COVID has left in U.S. society.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
7 Mar. 2025
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In addition to unsettling the utility industry, PURA’s decision in the Aquarion case revealed a rift between Gillett and her two fellow commissioners.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Brands began to pull together resources to support refugees.—
Stephan Rabimov,
Forbes,
13 Feb. 2023
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The 13-minute performance will likely call for a healthy dose of vibrant, colored lighting to pull it all together.—
Kelly Allen,
House Beautiful,
10 Feb. 2023
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Recycled beads turn into jewelry bursting with color.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Plant these flowers from seed to have a garden bursting with color.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Mar. 2025
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The lava river traces to a fissure at the base of the volcano’s Bocca Nuova crater, according to a report from the Smithsonian Institution’s Global Volcanism Program. Landsat 8, a collaboration between NASA and the United States Geological Survey, was launched in 2013.—
Amanda Kooser,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Rectal bleeding: Minor rectal bleeding is possible if a hard stool causes any anal fissures (small tears) in the rectal lining.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
16 Feb. 2025
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Prince William Recalls Emotional Childhood Memory with Prince Harry in First Public Mention of Brother in Years The schism between Prince William and Prince Harry reportedly began in 2016 when William expressed concerns about how quickly Harry's relationship with Meghan Markle was moving.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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That said, doing things differently seems to be working out; Terry Black’s restaurants in Dallas and Austin have both made the Texas Monthly list, while Black’s Barbecue, though still a Texas barbecue mainstay, hasn’t merited a mention since the schism.—
Rachel Monroe,
The New Yorker,
22 Feb. 2025
Verb
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This is a breaking news story and will be updated shortly.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2025
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Her 14-year career spans across digital media, including reporting and editing shopping content for SELF; covering breaking news and the 2016 election as The Daily Beast's director of social ...—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
5 Mar. 2025
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Then people start getting killed: a fatal injection in the shower, someone who gets shot and falls into an exploding brickhouse of fireworks, and plenty of knives out.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
8 Mar. 2025
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Even today, gangsta and drill rappers make headlines right here in Chicago when their music explodes into rivalries and retaliatory murders.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Rupture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rupture. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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