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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
Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 18 Nov. 2024
Paying special attention to the output of three influential Asian American arts collectives, the exhibition focuses on stylistic and ideological continuities and affinities rather than ruptures and disputes.
—Jenny Wu, ARTnews.com, 6 Nov. 2024
Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 1 Nov. 2024
The quake ruptured in the Mendocino fault zone, at the intersection of three tectonic plates.
—NBC News, 5 Dec. 2024
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Noun
According to Barron, women are at a slightly higher risk for ruptured brain aneurysms than men, and smoking can also increase the risk of having an aneurysm rupture.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 18 Nov. 2024
Paying special attention to the output of three influential Asian American arts collectives, the exhibition focuses on stylistic and ideological continuities and affinities rather than ruptures and disputes.
—Jenny Wu, ARTnews.com, 6 Nov. 2024
Verb
Water, gas, and sewage lines were ruptured, and many people drowned.
—Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 1 Nov. 2024
The quake ruptured in the Mendocino fault zone, at the intersection of three tectonic plates.
—NBC News, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rupture
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In preliminary tests, the model excels at three critical tasks: segmentation (dividing images into distinct anatomical parts), classification (categorizing images based on medical conditions), and visual localization (precisely identifying specific features like fractures or tumors).Bernard Marr, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Specifically, consuming 2,000 IU (international units) a day of supplemental vitamin D3 without calcium over the course of more than five years did not reduce total fractures, hip, wrist or pelvic fractures when compared with taking a daily placebo, according to the study.Jacqueline Howard, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
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News of her Barstool exit came less than a week after LaPaglia shared her side of the story regarding their friendship amid rumors of a rift between the pair on the BFFs podcast.Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Costner — who announced from the show in June, amid long-standing rumors of a rift between him and Yellowstone creator Sheridan — did not appear in the episode where his character was killed off, nor the series finale.Michelle McGahan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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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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Major guild strikes ended last year and the streaming bubble burst from 2022 has given platforms at least some time to recover since.Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 12 Dec. 2024
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Or Shamar Joseph bursting through Australia in Brisbane.Tim Ellis, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Additional hazards include lightweight volcanic glass fragments that can fall downwind of the fissure vents, potentially causing skin and eye irritation within a few hundred meters of the vents.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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The spirit of national unity on display in 2022, when so many citizens took part in their country’s defense, is being tested as fissures widen between those fighting the war and the rest of society.Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2024
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There’s now a clear split between the Sun Belt and the Blue Wall A key schism has become deeper in recent weeks.Niall Stanage, The Hill, 2 Nov. 2024
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The Boar’s Head family schism appears to pit Martin and Brunckhorst on one side, and Bischoff on the other.Chloe Sorvino, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
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Kardashian most recently made headlines after attending the opening of SKIMS on 5th Avenue in New York City on Thursday, December 12 on a scooter after breaking her foot.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Brian says Evan’s death broke Sam, who was in the med tent with a knee injury the night of the attack.Sara Netzley, EW.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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The scores come after an incredibly tumultuous year for schools across the country, as issues surrounding the Israel-Hamas war exploded on campuses in the form of protests and encampments.Angele Latham, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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The launch failure this week followed the first attempt to launch the Kairos rocket in March, when the launcher exploded just five seconds after liftoff.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Rupture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rupture. Accessed 29 Dec. 2024.
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