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
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example 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
Okla Jones, Essence, 20 Feb. 2025
Of course, on this sunny Sunday about a month ago, there was no flying gravel, no bursting tires or broken axles, and certainly nobody exceeding the 30 mph speed limit.
—Eric Duvall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025
Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
This plant-forward mocktail offers a tremendous burst of flavor with plenty of mint and lime.
—La Dunn, Flow Space, 28 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for burst
Verb
Her solo exhibition, KEEP YOUR WONDER MOVING, currently on view at Sean Kelly, Los Angeles through March 8, presents eleven abstract oil paintings bursting with color and layered meaning.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 20 Feb. 2025
Of course, on this sunny Sunday about a month ago, there was no flying gravel, no bursting tires or broken axles, and certainly nobody exceeding the 30 mph speed limit.
—Eric Duvall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025
Noun
This is followed by a solar eclipse in Aries (March 29), bringing a burst of creative energy while presenting you with a chance to set new intentions around your approach to education and relaying messages, whether traditionally or creatively.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
This plant-forward mocktail offers a tremendous burst of flavor with plenty of mint and lime.
—La Dunn, Flow Space, 28 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for burst
Recent Examples of Synonyms for burst
Noun
-
After a flurry of offense, Paul taunted Canada and was mauled by Priest because of it.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
-
But beyond a flurry of appointments of crypto-friendly officials when Trump took office, there has been little concrete news around that policy for investors.—
Rae Wee and Brigid Riley,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Crew abandoned the vessel following multiple explosions onboard but all are safe and accounted for.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
-
In addition to Tesla’s troubles, Musk’s social network X experienced several outages throughout the day on Monday, and his aerospace and defense company SpaceX is investigating two explosions in a row that occurred during test flights of its massive Starship rocket.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
While such an eruption of fires is rare, Wood, the South Carolina Forestry Commission spokesperson, told NBC affiliate WCBD of Charleston over the weekend that the region is in peak fire season weather.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC News,
4 Mar. 2025
-
Instead, based on observations of more recent eruptions, an extremely hot ash cloud that dissipated quickly could have created the conditions necessary for the vitrification of human brain tissue to occur, the study concluded.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
This is all happening as a severe storm system is forecast to move through the central and southern parts of the country late this week in a multiday outburst with tornadoes, hail and damaging winds expected.—
Seth Borenstein,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2025
-
This is all happening as severe storm system is forecast to move through the central and southern parts of the nation late this week in a multi-day outburst with strong tornadoes, hail and damaging winds expected.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
This could lead to flash flooding, shallow debris flows over vulnerable burn scars, isolated rockslides, and hazardous travel conditions due slick roads.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
9 Mar. 2025
-
The drives were announced in November 2024 alongside several other Western Digital flash storage products that are being aimed at professional users and consumers.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Clayton, Condon and Martin did most of the scoring in the spurt.—
Mark Long,
Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2025
-
Grace Slaughter, a sophomore guard from Grain Valley who started every game this season, hit her second shot of the game to complete the spurt.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
By Sunday afternoon, firefighting crews were focused on putting out hotspots and preventing flareups from the previous day’s blazes.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
9 Mar. 2025
-
No major injuries have been reported in connection with the blaze.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
The storms may bring wind gusts of up to 40 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches).—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
7 Mar. 2025
-
The south wind should be a steady 9 to 15 mph, but with some gusts blowing as high as 21 mph.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Burst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burst. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share