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  • present participle of burst.

bursting

ADJECTIVE
breaking open
Synonyms
STRONG
Antonyms




Example Sentences

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Bursting forward with intent, Murillo held off two challenges before lashing a superb low strike past Ederson into the far corner from 25 yards.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

Bursting through the hole, he stutter-stepped past one defender, then sped past two others for a 49-yard gain.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2025

Bursting the bubble, Nick Denham, managing director of the business behind the glow, explained: "It's LED lights used for growing plants."

From BBC • Oct. 13, 2023

Bursting onto the scene were fresh, sporty minidresses adorned with intricate white florals and foliage.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 1, 2023

Bursting into tears like that, on the side of the road?

From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin




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