1
as in to explode
to break open or into pieces usually because of internal pressure
the turnover's crust burst when the filling expanded
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to shatter
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in flurry
a sudden and usually temporary growth of activity
a sudden burst of industriousness whenever the boss appeared
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in explosion
a sudden intense expression of strong feeling
a burst of anger that startled the other members on the panel
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in eruption
the act or an instance of exploding
one burst after another could be heard in the distance
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of burst
Jc Reindl, Detroit Free Press, 26 Dec. 2024
Heavy borrowing, a real estate bubble that spectacularly burst and unneeded investment in both factories and infrastructure have led to what some are calling a lost decade.
—Jj Kinahan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Jennie Rothenberg Gritz, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
The burst of activity around the Liberty has been exciting, says Jones, who moved to the Empire State in 2023 after six seasons with the Connecticut Sun.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 28 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for burst 
Verb
Volunteers of all religious faiths spread across southwest Detroit on Christmas morning to deliver joy and bags bursting with presents to the doorsteps of nearly 400 families.
—Jc Reindl, Detroit Free Press, 26 Dec. 2024
Heavy borrowing, a real estate bubble that spectacularly burst and unneeded investment in both factories and infrastructure have led to what some are calling a lost decade.
—Jj Kinahan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Noun
The festival had a Christian tie-in, as a burst of hedonism before the austerity of Lent.
—Jennie Rothenberg Gritz, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
The burst of activity around the Liberty has been exciting, says Jones, who moved to the Empire State in 2023 after six seasons with the Connecticut Sun.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 28 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for burst
Recent Examples of Synonyms for burst
Verb
-
At age 25, Bobby Dalbec exploded into the consciousness of Boston Red Sox fans in the second half of 2021.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
-
Peters scribbled his scoop on X and the update exploded, generating more than 3M views.Jake Kanter, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
With Houston shattering records at San Diego High School and Wiggins starring at La Jolla Country Day, the two made America’s Finest City the nation’s premier destination for women’s college basketball recruiters in 2004.Kyle Kensing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025
-
An ugly ownership dispute spilled into public view this week, throwing the San Diego Padres into turmoil, shattering the quiet that defined their winter and raising questions about how the resulting uncertainty will affect the operation of the team.Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
Muscles bulging and soaked in sweat, his face is etched in a grimace of extreme exertion.Sarah Shephard, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
-
Photo : Bonhams Extensive records of the restoration, filling two bulging binders, are included in the auction lot.Howard Walker, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Banking giants will continue to report earnings This week, the pace picks up in the second half with a flurry of banking earnings reports.Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 12 Jan. 2025
-
Sacramento tied the game with 32 seconds left in the third, then surged ahead with a fourth-quarter flurry keyed by Providence College product Devin Carter.Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 11 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
This isn’t a new phenomenon - as far back as 2013, a fake report of explosions at the White House caused the S&P 500 to lose $130 billion in market capitalization within minutes.HEC Paris Insights, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
-
Although initially estimated in 1959 to generate a blast equivalent to six megatons of TNT, the device yielded a 15 megaton explosion—allegedly the most powerful nuclear weapon ever detonated by the US.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 9 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Clayton takes more than seven treys a night and has particularly relevant work experience after last season’s eruption at Rupp.Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
-
This site seems to have also fueled the most recent large eruption in the caldera.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 3 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
Bond squad technicians removed the devices from the vehicle and detonated them in a nearby park, the sheriff's office reported.Cara Tabachnick, CBS News, 4 Jan. 2025
-
The agency is still trying to identify the person who placed the devices, which didn't detonate.Brittney Melton, NPR, 3 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
That was a record handle, smashing the previous year’s Super Bowl wagering in the state by $32 million.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
-
That smashed the government’s forecast of 6.5% growth for the year, as well as last year’s growth figure of 5.05%. Exports, driven by electronics, smartphones, and garments, grew 14.3% in 2024 to reach $405.5 billion, and that helped drive Vietnam’s growth.Alena Botros, Fortune Asia, 6 Jan. 2025
Thesaurus Entries Near burst
Cite this Entry
“Burst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burst. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share