burst (forth)

verb

Definition of burst (forth)next
as in to erupt
to develop suddenly and violently hives burst forth on the child's arms and face whenever she goes near that plant

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  1. erupt
  2. explode
  3. break out
Verb
  • Social-media use intensified the new dynamics of online activism: The most striking early Twitter mobbing erupted in December 2013.
    David Frum, The Atlantic, 15 Jan. 2025
  • The singer is part of the wider music community who have pulled together since the wildfires erupted on Jan. 7, killing at least 25 people and damaging more than 12,000 homes and buildings.
    Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of erupt
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  • Palm trees caught on fire around them, exploding into columns of flames and showering the earth with sparks.
    Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
  • 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
Definition of explode
Verb
  • The blaze broke out around 10:30 a.m. near Piedra Morada Drive and was pushed by intense wind gusts that officials had warned could fuel any spark into a fast-moving and erratic wildfire.
    Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Republicans broke out in cheers and applause when Harris announced Trump and Vance's total Electoral College votes.
    Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of break out
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