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bursts
verb(burst)
force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up
Synonyms: break, erupt,
bursts
noun(burst)
a sudden intense happening
Synonyms: flare-up, outburst,
Examples:
An outburst of heavy rain.
A burst of lightning.
bursts
verb(burst)
break open or apart suddenly and forcefully
Synonyms: bust,
Examples:
The dam burst.
bursts
verb(burst)
be in a state of movement or action
Synonyms: abound, bristle,
bursts
noun(burst)
a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)
Synonyms: fit,
Examples:
A burst of applause.
bursts
noun(burst)
rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
Synonyms: fusillade, salvo, volley,
bursts
verb(burst)
burst outward, usually with noise
Synonyms: explode,
bursts
verb(burst)
cause to burst
Synonyms: collapse,
bursts
noun(burst)
the act of exploding or bursting
Synonyms: explosion,
Examples:
The burst of an atom bomb creates enormous radiation aloft.
bursts
verb(burst)
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
Synonyms: break open, split,
Examples:
The bubble burst.
bursts
verb(burst)
emerge suddenly
Examples:
The sun burst into view.
bursts
verb(burst)
move suddenly, energetically, or violently
Examples:
He burst out of the house into the cool night.

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