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as in exploding
to break open or into pieces usually because of internal pressure
a balloon popped suddenly and startled us all
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as in snapping
to break suddenly with an explosive sound
the last strand popped, causing the chandelier to drop to the floor with a great crash
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as in shattering
to cause to break open or into pieces by or as if by an explosive
popping popcorn over a campfire
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as in shooting
to strike with a missile from a gun
went into the woods hoping to pop the rabbit that was eating our vegetables
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Recent Examples of popping
Gracie's video cuts to pictures of the dog popping its head through a wall after chewing through it in order to be closer to her.
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Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Stuffed geese start popping up in every storefront.
—John Last, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
The humpbacks started popping up recently, following massive schools of anchovies, a typical food source.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
The familiar problems with interceptions, lack of discipline and missed kicks keep popping up.
—Zac Jackson, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
The whales started popping up recently, following massive schools of anchovies, a typical food source.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
On a separate note, your physical health could need an extra bit of attention, so if anything is popping up, focus on it now.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
On Friday, Battle missed weight by an eye-popping four pounds, and Brown didn’t take kindly to his opponent’s lack of professionalism.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
In 2023, the average American spent nearly $900 on holiday shopping, with Black Friday alone raking in tens of billions of dollars, and this year’s holiday season is expected to rack up an eye-popping $1 trillion.
—Dr. Mara Einstein, Deadline, 29 Nov. 2024
Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Stuffed geese start popping up in every storefront.
—John Last, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
The humpbacks started popping up recently, following massive schools of anchovies, a typical food source.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
The familiar problems with interceptions, lack of discipline and missed kicks keep popping up.
—Zac Jackson, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
The whales started popping up recently, following massive schools of anchovies, a typical food source.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
On a separate note, your physical health could need an extra bit of attention, so if anything is popping up, focus on it now.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
On Friday, Battle missed weight by an eye-popping four pounds, and Brown didn’t take kindly to his opponent’s lack of professionalism.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
In 2023, the average American spent nearly $900 on holiday shopping, with Black Friday alone raking in tens of billions of dollars, and this year’s holiday season is expected to rack up an eye-popping $1 trillion.
—Dr. Mara Einstein, Deadline, 29 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for popping
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At-home beauty tech is exploding, with LED masks and microneedling tools giving laypeople pro-level skills.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Fanned by strong Santa Ana winds, the blaze moved at a fierce pace, exploding to more than 2,700 acres as of Tuesday afternoon with no containment.Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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However, Perez might have gotten a little overconfident with his clinch work, leaving his head and neck available while shooting a double leg takedown in the third run.Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Below, the actress talks to THR about shooting Senna and connecting with her heritage.Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Nov. 2024
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The project involves demolishing a great deal of real estate.David Moin, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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They were made by each other by reverently mythologizing their history while also irreverently demolishing it to make way for whatever was new and next, like a postwar building that’s periodically renovated to keep up with trends.David LaChapelle, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2024
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How to keep pipes from bursting When temperatures drop to freezing conditions, pipes have the potential to burst due to the expansion of water.Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
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Pipes are prone to bursting during cold spells.Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Popping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/popping. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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