BURST (IN OR INTO) Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

burst (in or into)

verb

Definition of burst (in or into)

as in to breeze (in)

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Their forensic multi-scale remote sensing (MSRS) framework combines satellite radar, laser scanning, and ground-penetrating radar to find suspicious areas, investigate them in detail, and probe what may be happening underground.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
This can be from a gunshot, bone fragment, or anything that would be used to penetrate the brain.

— Connie Etermadi, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

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The vast majority of patients across the nation should be able to access these vaccinations with very little barriers, very little hiccup.

— Rob Stein, NPR, 2 Sep. 2026
In Amarillo, a former police officer was fired in July after accessing the Flock camera system more than 75 times for reasons outside police work.

— Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

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Officials added that people cannot become infected with Naegleria fowleri by swallowing contaminated water; however, the amoeba can enter the body when it is forcefully introduced, such as through the nose into the brain.

— Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
For San Francisco, a comeback of epic proportions — the club was down 11-5 entering the fourth inning — was for naught.

— Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026

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