burst
verb (used without object)
to break, break open, or fly apart with sudden violence.
are bursting
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present progressiveof burst.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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California’s deserts are bursting with color as strong wildflower displays sprout across the fields of Southern California.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 10, 2026
"The gyms are bursting at the seams because of Ricky Hatton," said Tallo-Brady, who got Hatton to open his Tameside Elite Boxing Academy 22 years ago.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2025
Make some room in the pit lane, McLaren are bursting at the seams with updates.
From BBC ● May 2, 2024
In the garden, four beds are bursting with garlic, sage, chives, rosemary and strawberries.
From Seattle Times ● May 12, 2023
I bring my eyes to him and feel like feathers are bursting from my skin.
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
