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
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 June 2026
In central defence, Saliba and Gabriel edge out Marquinhos and Pacho, although Gabriel must be alert to cover the space left behind by Mendes’s lung-bursting runs forward.
—Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Melissa are prime exemplars of how to do it right — and you’re bound to discover both the ultra-luxury and the laid-back amidst Nordstrom’s bursting-at-the-seams sale section this May.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
All Tradable index prior to the bursting of the Mississippi Bubble in 1720.
—Tobias Burns, CNBC, 15 May 2026
Send her a bursting bouquet with 30 stems.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
Another possibility is a version of the 2008 crash, in which the bursting bubble takes down the global economy.
—Ganesh Sitaraman, Time, 26 Mar. 2026
The end of Sora is most certainly not the first domino or the bursting of the AI bubble.
—Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Sometimes starting out feeling more like winter with snow and cold, and other year's bursting into bloom.
—Bailey Allen, The Providence Journal, 21 Mar. 2026
Jennifer Rosen Heinz, Parents, 17 June 2026
The streets were bursting with celebratory fervor.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 14 June 2026
Additionally, hopping balls usually come with a weight limit to prevent users from bursting the ball and injuring themselves in the process.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
The opening track, produced with Nitepunk, is a slingshot right into his customary world of blood-bursting adrenaline.
—Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 12 June 2026
But their system, ranked fifth in the majors by The Athletic’s Keith Law, is bursting with position players, creating at least the possibility of significant moves.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 11 June 2026
Dishes use local produce but combine them with Asian ingredients for a light meal that’s bursting with flavors.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
But with Skydance’s reputation for quality game titles and Paramount’s vast library, there’s potential to carve out a space in a market that’s crowded to the point of bursting.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 10 June 2026
The basilica's heights are bursting with nature, from the rooster who crowed while Peter denied Christ to reptiles doing the job of gargoyles, and piles of fruit that crown its spires.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
Noun
Dalio stressed that a bubble forming and a bubble bursting are different events.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 June 2026
In central defence, Saliba and Gabriel edge out Marquinhos and Pacho, although Gabriel must be alert to cover the space left behind by Mendes’s lung-bursting runs forward.
—Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Melissa are prime exemplars of how to do it right — and you’re bound to discover both the ultra-luxury and the laid-back amidst Nordstrom’s bursting-at-the-seams sale section this May.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
All Tradable index prior to the bursting of the Mississippi Bubble in 1720.
—Tobias Burns, CNBC, 15 May 2026
Send her a bursting bouquet with 30 stems.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
Another possibility is a version of the 2008 crash, in which the bursting bubble takes down the global economy.
—Ganesh Sitaraman, Time, 26 Mar. 2026
The end of Sora is most certainly not the first domino or the bursting of the AI bubble.
—Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Sometimes starting out feeling more like winter with snow and cold, and other year's bursting into bloom.
—Bailey Allen, The Providence Journal, 21 Mar. 2026
Verb
The aisles of the big box store of your choice are bursting with pool noodles, sunscreen, Pride rainbow sunglasses, and American flags.
—Jennifer Rosen Heinz, Parents, 17 June 2026
The streets were bursting with celebratory fervor.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 14 June 2026
Additionally, hopping balls usually come with a weight limit to prevent users from bursting the ball and injuring themselves in the process.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
The opening track, produced with Nitepunk, is a slingshot right into his customary world of blood-bursting adrenaline.
—Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 12 June 2026
But their system, ranked fifth in the majors by The Athletic’s Keith Law, is bursting with position players, creating at least the possibility of significant moves.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 11 June 2026
Dishes use local produce but combine them with Asian ingredients for a light meal that’s bursting with flavors.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
But with Skydance’s reputation for quality game titles and Paramount’s vast library, there’s potential to carve out a space in a market that’s crowded to the point of bursting.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 10 June 2026
The basilica's heights are bursting with nature, from the rooster who crowed while Peter denied Christ to reptiles doing the job of gargoyles, and piles of fruit that crown its spires.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bursting
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The Wall Street Journal featured Reese alongside WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson on its magazine cover, even after Caitlin Clark broke numerous records, filled arenas, and set new marks for WNBA broadcasts.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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The new system allows citations to be transmitted electronically and enter the court records system pre-filled.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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But the eruption disrupted their economy and weakened their influence.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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The study examined a single eruption, and researchers do not yet know whether the same signatures appear consistently before other events.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Atlanta trailed 25-13 after one quarter before exploding for 34 points in the second, the team's highest-scoring second quarter of the season, to flip the game entirely.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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In a recent blog post, Asha Sharma laid out many issues ranging from tiny division margins to exploding component costs, all balanced with its biggest gamer complaint, a lack of big Xbox first-party games, and namely big first-party games that are Xbox exclusives.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Verb
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People in the crowd also took bats to five NYPD vehicles and jumped on them, shattering front and back windows, officials said.—
Mark Prussin,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Videos online showed Knicks fans stomping on Citi Bikes, climbing street lamps, shattering windows and attacking taxi cabs.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2026
Verb
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The Great Hall at the CBS Philadelphia studios was buzzing all day as an army of volunteers took donations and honored the memory of Alex Scott, the little girl who started it all.—
CBS News Philadelphia Staff,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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On Thursday, business was buzzing, perhaps partly because Brittany Mahomes, spouse of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, shared the post on her Instagram page.—
Eric Adler
June 18,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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Fans inside the packed stadium in Inglewood, California, roared as the USMNT seized an early advantage.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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From what archaeologists gathered, the Roman villa garden featured a flowerbed enclosed in a courtyard with rows of packed ceramic pots, as per Ancient Origins.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
Noun
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Moscow’s mayor said air defenses shot down nearly 200 drones, as videos circulating on social media showed explosions and smoke billowing across the Russian capital.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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The fire reached an ammonia line, triggering several small explosions and a dramatic image of flames shooting through the building roof as crews evacuated the area to avoid the fumes.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Investigators found that Aliji intended to drive a Volkswagen Beetle equipped with fake police sirens and flashing blue lights toward crowds outside the venue before detonating explosives concealed inside a Red Bull can.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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Its material originated during October 1977 sessions at Memphis’ Ardent Studios, where the original lineup — the late Lux Interior, Poison Ivy, Bryan Gregory and Nick Knox — worked with Chilton shortly before detonating the underground rock landscape.—
SPIN Staff,
SPIN,
27 May 2026
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“Bursting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bursting. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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