burst
verb (used without object)
to break, break open, or fly apart with sudden violence.
is bursting
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present progressiveof burst (3rd person singular).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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"Holland may be playing a child, but his performance is bursting with a newfound maturity. It is his strongest one to date."
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
The public discourse is bursting with timelines, but frankly, those are all just shots in the dark, as AGI will require another breakthrough moment like the launch of ChatGPT.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 22, 2026
Indeed, Saar’s multi-level home studio in Laurel Canyon is bursting with dozens of old empty picture frames, discarded window panes, wooden chests, antique chairs and vintage clocks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 20, 2026
While Pivotal’s technology is bursting with practical possibilities, the BlackFly itself cannot be but a toy—a glorious, wonderful toy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2025
Everyone in the room is bursting with questions, which Officer Jenkins nervously answers, his face red under a crew cut.
From "Amina's Voice" by Hena Khan
