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as in exploded
to break open or into pieces usually because of internal pressure
a balloon popped suddenly and startled us all
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as in snapped
to break suddenly with an explosive sound
the last strand popped, causing the chandelier to drop to the floor with a great crash
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as in shattered
to cause to break open or into pieces by or as if by an explosive
popping popcorn over a campfire
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as in drilled
to strike with a missile from a gun
went into the woods hoping to pop the rabbit that was eating our vegetables
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Recent Examples of popped
Spurgeon saved possession, Shore hustled to beat the Hawks to the puck and popped it down low to Trenin, who set up Spurgeon’s tying goal through Jones’ screen.
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Michael Russo, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Now, ice balls have popped up on Lake Superior near Ashland.
—Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Some social media users have commented on his physical appearance and called him a hero, and accounts providing updates on Mangione have popped up on sites like X, formerly known as Twitter.
—Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
After reports popped up online with the sad news, it was confirmed by Carlysia Levert, the daughter of Eddie’s late son Gerald Levert.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 23 Dec. 2024
Orange apparel popped, too, throughout the seating on the stadium’s east side.
—Mitch Sherman, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Shares popped more than 3% before the bell on Thursday following Ives’ call.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
Highland cows, red pandas and axolotls, a type of salamander native to Mexico, have all popped up in popular culture.
—CBS News, 19 Dec. 2024
Memes documenting the backhanded—if well-intentioned—line popped up instantaneously.
—Lindy Segal, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2024
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Ever since the October 7 massacres in Israel, antisemitism has exploded on college campuses.The Editors, National Review, 24 Dec. 2024
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Four employees — including a mother and son — suffered severe burn injuries after a food truck recently exploded in Washington state.Gil Macias, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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Haqqani, known for his compassion toward refugees and disabled individuals, was walking from the ministry's mosque when the bomb was detonated.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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In a statement, the group said one of its fighters detonated the bomb after waiting for Haqqani to leave his office.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Finally, the wall that had the last remaining barely visible image of Christ was demolished.Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
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Years later, the elder sister is told that the camp will be demolished soon by her deceased sister.Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 19 Dec. 2024
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An officer in North Carolina was shot to death while in the line of duty two days before Christmas.Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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That final scene on the cliff’s edge was shot on location in the middle of winter.K.J. Yossman, Variety, 24 Dec. 2024
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Daley wasn’t interested, knowing that in certain white neighborhoods, those signs would be defaced or destroyed.Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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Almost all of Gaza’s other schools are either shuttered, destroyed or have been converted into shelters for the displaced.Aaron Boxerman, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Popped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/popped. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.
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