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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
The National World War II Museum Arguably the best World War II museum in the world, this comprehensive collection tells the story of the war that changed the world through impressive multimedia experiences, immersive exhibits, and an eye-popping number of artifacts and first-person detail.
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Teased by Russo about the eye-popping value of the contract, Smith dismissed a report earlier this month by The Athletic pegging it at $120 million, going on to briefly elaborate on his dealmaking approach.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 23 Dec. 2024
Similar vibes, with Dana Carvey popping up for good measure.
—Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 22 Dec. 2024
When Pacquiao won the election this time, with the crucial precinct result popping up onto a screen in the wee hours of the morning, he was surrounded by reporters and helpers and the smile was bigger than any of his post-fight, boxing-ring victory emotional displays.
—Bill Dwyre, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
There’s nothing more romantic than popping the question to your partner during the holidays, right?
—Lydia Price, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
His music has been released sporadically during the years of his incarceration, with projects like Fiend Lives Matter and Rio Circa 2020 popping up on digital streaming platforms.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 12 Dec. 2024
The sound of a cork popping triggers a much stronger emotional and cognitive response than opening a screw cap.
—Roger Dooley, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Instead of popping the burrow out of the surrounding rock, Lovelace’s hammer shattered the rock and revealed the skull of a small animal.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Teased by Russo about the eye-popping value of the contract, Smith dismissed a report earlier this month by The Athletic pegging it at $120 million, going on to briefly elaborate on his dealmaking approach.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 23 Dec. 2024
Similar vibes, with Dana Carvey popping up for good measure.
—Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 22 Dec. 2024
When Pacquiao won the election this time, with the crucial precinct result popping up onto a screen in the wee hours of the morning, he was surrounded by reporters and helpers and the smile was bigger than any of his post-fight, boxing-ring victory emotional displays.
—Bill Dwyre, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
There’s nothing more romantic than popping the question to your partner during the holidays, right?
—Lydia Price, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
His music has been released sporadically during the years of his incarceration, with projects like Fiend Lives Matter and Rio Circa 2020 popping up on digital streaming platforms.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 12 Dec. 2024
The sound of a cork popping triggers a much stronger emotional and cognitive response than opening a screw cap.
—Roger Dooley, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Instead of popping the burrow out of the surrounding rock, Lovelace’s hammer shattered the rock and revealed the skull of a small animal.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for popping
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Plenty of exploding stars are also adept at blasting outbursts of this high-energy light.Robert Lea, Space.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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The exploding number of medical AI scribes — created to solve clinician burnout — is causing its own burnout.Erin Brodwin, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
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Mangione, 26, is accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan on December 4.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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This outburst ejects powerful jets, seen as filaments shooting out from the binary system, forming loops and trails as the plasma emerges in streamers.Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Which program will pay the most for the valuable service of demolishing them?Sam Blum, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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General Motors is preparing to move out, and an ambitious redevelopment vision that would involve demolishing two RenCen towers is said to hinge on a commitment of public financing support — one that hasn't been forthcoming so far.JC Reindl, Detroit Free Press, 3 Jan. 2025
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At one point Harry Maguire tried to inject urgency, bursting forward with the ball and urging Alejandro Garnacho and Diogo Dalot to run ahead.Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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An intellectually dense film bursting with ideas, some of them contradictory, some troubling, all of them provocative.Damon Wise, Deadline, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Popping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/popping. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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