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as in fracture
an opening caused by the sudden tearing or breaking of something
The earthquake created a rupture that spanned several miles. Doctors identified a rupture in his aorta.
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as in rift
the loss of good relations
The incident caused a diplomatic rupture between the two countries. They've been working to mend the rupture in their relationship.
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as in to fracture
to cause to develop a hole, crack, or tear often in a sudden and forceful or violent way
She was out for the rest of the season after she ruptured a tendon.
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as in to burst
to develop a hole, crack, or tear often in a sudden and forceful or violent way
The pipeline ruptured, leaking thousands of gallons of oil. The fault could rupture during the next major earthquake. High blood pressure caused the blood vessels to rupture.
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Recent Examples of rupture
Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 30 July 2025
That’s in spite of losing Griffin Canning to a season-ending Achilles rupture and shelving Tylor Megill (elbow) on the 60-day IL.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 25 July 2025
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 25 July 2025
Phoenix Water Services crews isolated the break to stop water flow and begin initial repairs after an 8-inch water main ruptured, said spokesperson Michael Gertzman.
Repair work was successfully completed around midnight, according to Gertzman.
—Julie Mendes, AZCentral.com, 24 July 2025
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Noun
In this case, the size of the tectonic plate rupture and subsequent sea-level rise was not as large as comparably sized earthquakes that have caused much more damaging tsunamis, Simmers said.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 30 July 2025
That’s in spite of losing Griffin Canning to a season-ending Achilles rupture and shelving Tylor Megill (elbow) on the 60-day IL.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 25 July 2025
Verb
Batteries exposed to high temperatures can rupture and leak.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 25 July 2025
Phoenix Water Services crews isolated the break to stop water flow and begin initial repairs after an 8-inch water main ruptured, said spokesperson Michael Gertzman.
Repair work was successfully completed around midnight, according to Gertzman.
—Julie Mendes, AZCentral.com, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rupture
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The reason Kyle Tucker hasn't been himself has now been revealed: a hairline fracture in his right hand.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Aug. 2025
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The Cubs kept the results of an imaging test quiet while Counsell and President Jed Hoyer repeatedly insisted Tucker was fine the last two months, before Counsell finally confirmed an ESPN report on the small fracture after Wednesday night’s game.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Aug. 2025
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As the rift between mother and daughter grew, so too did Kelley’s struggles.—
Rachel DeSantis,
People.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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The moves signal a sharp rift in what had long been a close partnership in the Indo-Pacific.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Brands began to pull together resources to support refugees.—
Stephan Rabimov,
Forbes,
13 Feb. 2023
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The 13-minute performance will likely call for a healthy dose of vibrant, colored lighting to pull it all together.—
Kelly Allen,
House Beautiful,
10 Feb. 2023
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Bowers burst onto the scene in Las Vegas last season and racked up 1,194 receiving yards on 112 catches (both NFL records for rookie tight ends).—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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Gordon then burst through the line of scrimmage for 19 yards, the biggest run of the day.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 Aug. 2025
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These magma-spewing mounds are responsible for 80 percent of the country’s seismic activity, including glowing fissures that splinter the landscape for up to 2 miles.—
Robin Catalano,
Robb Report,
7 Aug. 2025
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The measures eventually passed after internal Democratic fissures led to enough representatives returning to form a quorum.—
Rachael Dziaba,
ABC News,
6 Aug. 2025
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The Epstein controversy has created a schism between President Donald Trump and his MAGA base.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
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There remains a wide schism between customer data availability and leveraging customer information to deliver meaningful financial guidance.—
Jody Bhagat,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Earlier this month, more than 50 women broke into spontaneous applause and cheers when Frierson unexpectedly walked into their meeting.—
Brad Schmitt,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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But a man had broken into the back of the office and was waiting for her.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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In 1968: France became the world’s fifth thermonuclear power, exploding a hydrogen bomb in a test on French Polynesia.—
DAILY BRIEFING,
AZCentral.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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In June, a preflight engine test resulted in a rocket exploding on the launch pad, sending up a dramatic fireball.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
24 Aug. 2025
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“Rupture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rupture. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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