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as in fractured
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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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 ruptured
James Maddison sustained the injury during pre-season in August, Wilson Odobert tore his ACL in February, while Radu Dragusin ruptured the ligament in February 2025.
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Dan Kilpatrick, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Then, in August 2025, a valve ruptured at the plant, causing an explosion that killed two people and injured 10 others, with potential environmental effects still unfolding.
—Ava Dzurenda, STAT, 24 Apr. 2026
Further investigation showed that the baby had suffered a skull fracture, ruptured blood vessels in her eyes, brain bleeding and swelling.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
Potomac River sewage spill The lawsuit comes nearly four months after a 72-inch section of the Potomac Interceptor sewer line ruptured in mid-January near the C&O Canal National Historical Park in Montgomery County.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
According to the lawsuit, this bypass also ruptured at least four times in February.
—Lily Carey, Baltimore Sun, 20 Apr. 2026
Tatum, who ruptured his Achilles in Game 4 of last year’s Eastern Conference semifinals against New York, enters Boston’s first-round series against the Philadelphia 76ers with no physical limitations.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
By comparison, a massive pipe that ruptured in January sent 244 million gallons (924 million liters) of untreated sewage into the Potomac River, affecting affluent, largely white communities.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Aside from Butler and Moses Moody, who ruptured his patellar tendon in March, the Warriors could be without backup center Quinten Post (foot).
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
Dan Kilpatrick, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Then, in August 2025, a valve ruptured at the plant, causing an explosion that killed two people and injured 10 others, with potential environmental effects still unfolding.
—Ava Dzurenda, STAT, 24 Apr. 2026
Further investigation showed that the baby had suffered a skull fracture, ruptured blood vessels in her eyes, brain bleeding and swelling.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
Potomac River sewage spill The lawsuit comes nearly four months after a 72-inch section of the Potomac Interceptor sewer line ruptured in mid-January near the C&O Canal National Historical Park in Montgomery County.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
According to the lawsuit, this bypass also ruptured at least four times in February.
—Lily Carey, Baltimore Sun, 20 Apr. 2026
Tatum, who ruptured his Achilles in Game 4 of last year’s Eastern Conference semifinals against New York, enters Boston’s first-round series against the Philadelphia 76ers with no physical limitations.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
By comparison, a massive pipe that ruptured in January sent 244 million gallons (924 million liters) of untreated sewage into the Potomac River, affecting affluent, largely white communities.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Aside from Butler and Moses Moody, who ruptured his patellar tendon in March, the Warriors could be without backup center Quinten Post (foot).
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruptured
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Bennett served as prime minister for the first year until their coalition fractured.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Apr. 2026
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The blast fractured his right ulna in four places, leaving him with shrapnel wounds.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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And that crowd exploded again when Hutson ended it in overtime.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Perhaps relieved from the heavy themes that preceded it, the crowd exploded into a euphoric celebration of singing and dancing.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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That’s when Talley allegedly pulled the pistol out from under a blanket, shooting one officer in the face and a second in the chin, authorities said.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Dodgers pulled within 2-1 in the eighth inning when Freddie Freeman singled with one out to put runners on the corners and Smith delivered an RBI single to right field off of right-hander Michael Petersen.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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In the teen’s case, five large keloids abruptly burst from her chickenpox scars, breaking out in different places on her body—on her right jaw, chest, abdomen, and right flank.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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Amazon’s sale section is bursting with stellar deals this weekend — and these budget-friendly picks are no exception.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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Tom Holland, more celebs zap their muscles with electricity to get ripped.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Kerfoot floated a perfect saucer pass over the defender’s stick, and Carcone ripped a one-timer into the top of the net to give Utah a 4-3 lead with just over seven minutes to play.—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Amid chaotic scenes of masked immigration agents roaming neighborhood streets as protesters blew warning whistles, the operation led to two shootings by agents, including the fatal shooting in Franklin Park of Silverio Villegas Gonzalez in September.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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In one video, Brittany and her friends could be seen laughing as their hair blew furiously in the wind.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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Several days after his defeat, five-term prime minister Viktor Orbán broke his silence.—
Steven P. Dinkin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Martinez was the backup catcher for Cypress’ baseball team until Noah Johnson broke his right hand earlier this month and Martinez moved into the starting lineup.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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Kancey, 25, tore his pectoral muscle in a Week 2 win at Houston and missed most of last season.—
Rick Stroud,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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James Maddison sustained the injury during pre-season in August, Wilson Odobert tore his ACL in February, while Radu Dragusin ruptured the ligament in February 2025.—
Dan Kilpatrick,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Ruptured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruptured. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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