as in to erupt
to develop suddenly and violently
in the wake of news reports of deaths from the flu, panic broke out, and there was a mad rush for flu shots
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as in escape
the act or an instance of getting free from danger or confinement
the captives had been planning to stage a breakout at the next change in shift for the guards
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Recent Examples of break out
Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 3 July 2025
Recently breaking out above a critical resistance level, TGT has begun to show early signs of sector and market outperformance.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 2 July 2025
Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 2 July 2025
Additionally, this breakout is coupled with improving relative strength compared to the S & P 500, signaling potential for significant upside toward our upside target of $130.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 2 July 2025
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Verb
Blazes also broke out in France and in Spain, where two people died.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 3 July 2025
Recently breaking out above a critical resistance level, TGT has begun to show early signs of sector and market outperformance.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 2 July 2025
Noun
Research has suggested that jojoba oil can help moisturize skin and has properties that may help reduce acne breakouts, calm inflammation, and support wound healing.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 2 July 2025
Additionally, this breakout is coupled with improving relative strength compared to the S & P 500, signaling potential for significant upside toward our upside target of $130.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for break out
Verb
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What begins as a quiet rebellion erupts into a viral citywide strike, culminating in a daring heist.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
14 July 2025
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The whole table erupted into a debate about the war—one that everyone claimed to be against, even though one family member is a combat medic and another is enlisting.—
Guy Ben-Aharon,
The Atlantic,
14 July 2025
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This isn’t just another run-of-the-feed, Instagrammable escape.—
Ashlee Marie Preston,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Reading has always been my escape when life feels overwhelming.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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During World War II, the company created field rations for the armed services, and Chef Boyardee exploded to a company with $20 million in annual revenue (over $320 million in today’s money).—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
7 July 2025
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Earlier this week, excitement exploded online after an announcement suggested that staking $100,000 in TON for three years, plus a one-time $35,000 processing fee, would grant applicants a 10-year UAE Golden Visa.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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According to the report, the flight lasted around 30 seconds between takeoff and crash.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
13 July 2025
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Purposefully designed to have a roomy, relaxed fit around the chest and waist, and made with a soft, breathable fleece fabric, this pullover is the perfect layering piece for chilly flights or lounging at the hotel.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
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