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as in fracture
an opening caused by the sudden tearing or breaking of something
The earthquake created a rupture that spanned several miles. Doctors identified a rupture in his aorta.
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as in rift
the loss of good relations
The incident caused a diplomatic rupture between the two countries. They've been working to mend the rupture in their relationship.
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as in to fracture
to cause to develop a hole, crack, or tear often in a sudden and forceful or violent way
She was out for the rest of the season after she ruptured a tendon.
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as in to burst
to develop a hole, crack, or tear often in a sudden and forceful or violent way
The pipeline ruptured, leaking thousands of gallons of oil. The fault could rupture during the next major earthquake. High blood pressure caused the blood vessels to rupture.
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Recent Examples of rupture
Alicen Nelson Md, Verywell Health, 27 Mar. 2025
The sale was under consideration before the tube rupture.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2025
Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
And then these intense relationships that rupture all of a sudden, that's traumatizing.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Blood clots can also form within arteries, often when fatty deposits rupture within those arteries.
—Alicen Nelson Md, Verywell Health, 27 Mar. 2025
The sale was under consideration before the tube rupture.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2025
Verb
The Ukrainian had been a solid stand-in for Thibaut Courtois when the Belgian ruptured his ACL in August 2023, and had much to do with Madrid leading La Liga and reaching the Champions League final.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
And then these intense relationships that rupture all of a sudden, that's traumatizing.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rupture
Noun
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It was said that the musician suffered a leg injury at the festival during weekend one and was advised not to perform the following week due to two fractures and a sprain in his left leg.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2025
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Before the game, the Red Sox placed catcher Connor Wong on the injury list with a fracture in his left hand after getting hit by a bat in Monday’s game.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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On the global stage, the U.S. voted with Russia and other mostly authoritarian nations in opposing a UN resolution condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a sign of the growing rift between the U.S. and its NATO allies.—
Avery Lotz,
Axios,
31 Mar. 2025
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The group briefly entered into a unity government with the PA's dominant Fatah faction, but a violent rift ensued, resulting in Hamas' successful takeover of Gaza in 2007.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Brands began to pull together resources to support refugees.—
Stephan Rabimov,
Forbes,
13 Feb. 2023
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The 13-minute performance will likely call for a healthy dose of vibrant, colored lighting to pull it all together.—
Kelly Allen,
House Beautiful,
10 Feb. 2023
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Since bursting onto the scene as a freshman, Janiah has carried a heavy load for Seminole Ridge, showcasing not only her scoring ability but also her all-around impact on the game.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Mar. 2025
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Today’s styles run the gamut from nostalgic hearts and classic knots to bursting stars and beachy swirls.—
Abby Morgan Lebet,
Glamour,
27 Mar. 2025
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The company’s drillers then inject water into the well, prying open the stone fissures and creating an artificial reservoir.—
Alexander C. Kaufman,
The Atlantic,
4 Apr. 2025
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President Trump’s endorsement of Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) for Florida governor is revealing fissures among the state’s Republicans in a state that has become the center of the GOP universe.—
Julia Manchester,
The Hill,
25 Feb. 2025
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But Trump’s return to power has also laid bare a schism between the Left and the more pragmatic party leadership.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Mar. 2025
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Of course, there is now a clear schism among the major firms Perkins Coie, Jenner & Block and WilmerHale are fighting.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
29 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The only Heat players ruled out Wednesday are Nikola Jovic (broken right hand), Kevin Love (personal reasons) and Dru Smith (left Achilles surgery).—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2025
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Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The chamber exploded in applause as Senate Democratic Leader Charles Schumer announced that Booker had broken the record.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Apr. 2025
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The hot start comes after a memorable freshman season for Messi, who exploded onto the MLS scene with 20 goals in 15 games and led his new squad to the best regular season record in the league.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Rupture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rupture. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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