burst
verb (used without object)
to break, break open, or fly apart with sudden violence.
bursts
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pluralof burst.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof burst (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
burstverb (used without object)to break, break open, or fly apart with sudden violence.
Example Sentences
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Its activity shifted back toward a more typical pattern of Strombolian eruptions, which involve periodic bursts of ash and other volcanic material.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 18, 2026
The club music that accompanies Claire’s bodybuilder retinue is funny the first time; less so on subsequent bursts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
The case goes to a congressional hearing, where Road Runner bursts into the room and becomes the only creature to testify on Coyote’s behalf.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
She repeatedly beat Pili to the punch, working in bursts and making the most of the two-minute rounds.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
At dinner, which begins promptly at midnight, each course is styled in black or white but bursts with color once pierced with forks or spoons, revealing layer upon layer of flavors.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
