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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The most recent eruption of this volcano was in 2005.—
Andrea Thompson,
Scientific American,
3 Apr. 2025
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Mars contains volcanic plains formed by past eruptions and inactive shield volcanoes that are much more massive than Earth’s volcanoes; Olympus Mons, the largest volcano in the entire Solar System, stands at about 2.5 times the height of Mt. Everest.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Hezbollah's capabilities were badly damaged in the fighting - not least by a covert attack on Hezbollah operatives with exploding pagers, which resulted in over 30 deaths and thousands of injuries, including some civilians.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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Exactly because production is exploding globally, so are efforts by a myriad of entities to facilitate all this exchange.—
John Tamny,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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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While an older kid might have drama club or sports practice right after school, younger kids may not be able to handle such a packed day, and that’s okay.—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
9 Apr. 2025
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Lock-in bonus bets for a packed sports schedule or start with a large wager.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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From Ediacaran Precursors To The Cambrian Explosion The discovery and classification of Dickinsonia have had profound implications for our understanding of the Cambrian explosion.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Christmas now begins the day after Halloween (poor Thanksgiving), and the commencement of pastels, bunnies, and Easter eggs seemed to arrive, if not in tandem, then shortly after the explosion of Valentine’s treats hit store shelves.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Read in full from Andrew Stanton on Newsweek.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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Make sure your browser supports WebGL to see the full version.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The transformed Hidden Jungle aviary bursts with hundreds of butterflies each spring, attracting butterfly enthusiasts from across the region.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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An 8-year-old Utah boy jumping on a trampoline miraculously survived after a strong wind burst sent him several feet into the air.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Get ready to see more video content popping up in search results.—
William Arruda,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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South Florida healthcare expands into neighborhoods While Doral has seen an explosion of healthcare growth, medical centers, outpatient, urgent care and standalone emergency rooms are also popping up across South Florida as hospitals compete for patients.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Bursting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bursting. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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