burst
verb (used without object)
to break, break open, or fly apart with sudden violence.
bursting
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present participleof burst.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile, actor and artist RiRia has a lifelong devotion to punk fashion, curating a Hysteric Glamour wardrobe bursting with color, energy and attitude.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
Thirty years after bursting onto the video game scene, Lara Croft returns in a new "Tomb Raider" that plays up the pistol-wielding architect's "complicated" character.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
“Boorman and the Devil” is a funny, surprising, revealing and altogether fascinating document, bursting with crazy details about gonzo 1970s filmmaking.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
The day started with Spurs fans bursting with optimism in one corner of The Gtech Community Stadium, welcoming their new recruits raucously.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
The backdrop is a brightening sky with flamelike streaks bursting from the sunrise.
From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
