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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
David Morgan
july 11, CBS News, 11 July 2025
The last pair of magnitude 8.0-plus ruptures had occurred there in 1944 and 1946.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 9 July 2025
Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 11 July 2025
If not treated, such pregnancies can rupture, causing organ damage, hemorrhaging or even death.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
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Noun
But summer rainfall can cause cherries to become waterlogged and rupture.
—David Morgan
july 11, CBS News, 11 July 2025
The last pair of magnitude 8.0-plus ruptures had occurred there in 1944 and 1946.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 9 July 2025
Verb
Irving missed the Mavericks’ last 20 games of the 2024-25 season after tearing his ACL, while Murray was sidelined for the New Orleans Pelicans’ final 33 games after rupturing his Achilles in January.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 11 July 2025
If not treated, such pregnancies can rupture, causing organ damage, hemorrhaging or even death.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rupture
Noun
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As paranoia builds and fractures deepen, the lines between purpose, fear, and identity blur.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
29 July 2025
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Their injuries ranged from minor abrasions to serious fractures and broken bones, but all were expected to survive.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
23 July 2025
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Lula pushes back as Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Brazil The rift between the US and Brazil is deepening, as Brasília’s leader pushed back against President Donald Trump’s sky-high tariffs.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
30 July 2025
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But over the next century, the rift between the two medical philosophies began to narrow as osteopaths began prescribing medications and practicing surgery.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 July 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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An instant later, six-foot-tall flames burst upward in blazing pillars, followed by an intoxicating waft of garlic, lemon and herbs that permeated the air over a crowd of awed onlookers.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
25 July 2025
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What transpires is a film bursting at the seams with heart, adored by laymen and critics alike.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
25 July 2025
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And Japan’s invocation of World War II is controversial in a region where fissures over Tokyo’s devastating militarism during the period sour relations with many of its neighbors to this day.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
16 July 2025
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While the Gen-Z and progressive flanks of the party came together in support of Mamdani last month, fissures within the cohort have emerged in Arizona.—
Brittany Shepherd,
ABC News,
15 July 2025
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National pride, in the past decade, has seen a clear schism between parties.—
Sarah Fortinsky,
The Hill,
30 June 2025
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However, a schism emerged between Republican lawmakers during the budget debates in Congress.—
Drew Kurlowski,
The Conversation,
25 June 2025
Verb
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The 6-foot-7, 282-pound Judge is on pace to break his AL record of 62 homers set in 2022.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
14 July 2025
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Set clear expectations from the start, include payment terms in your contract, and don’t be afraid to offer options like a discount for paying up front or a payment plan that breaks bills up into more manageable payments.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The controversy exploded when Randi (@Randipandy_) posted a now-viral video from her car, blasting parents who refuse to buy even basic items for the classroom.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
31 July 2025
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The team’s high valuation shows how strong a demand there is to invest in Formula 1, which saw its popularity explode in the U.S. thanks to Netflix’s Drive to Survive series—and surely Brad Pitt and Damson Idris’s F1 flick helped out with that, too.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
31 July 2025
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“Rupture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rupture. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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