break out (of)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for break out (of)
Verb
  • Lammens was perhaps fortunate to escape sanction then (Stuart Atwell booked the forward for diving), but this was a valuable occasion ahead of tougher tests, beginning at Anfield.
    Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
  • On autopilot The NGC Cinema-Grand Blanc Trillium, about three-quarters of a mile away on Holly Road, became a triage and reunification site for church members who escaped the attack.
    Georgea Kovanis, Freep.com, 5 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Bundy was initially arrested fleeing a patrol car.
    JR Radcliffe, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Robbie, too, is trying to flee home.
    Grace Byron, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Ross passed the day's examination with flying colors, barely flinching at the rubber chicken.
    Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Swift recorded the album during her behemoth Eras Tour, flying in and out of Sweden between stops to lay down tracks.
    Liz Schubauer, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Don’t let kids run away from the bear.
    Lauren Liebhaber, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
  • In fact, the film opens with a nude couple running away from certain death through the forest, an attention-grabbing opening.
    William Earl, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Beauty pageant contestants were seen in another video running off the stage as the earthquake started.
    Brandon Miller, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Not quite two weeks before that, the Cubs scored three runs off Pivetta, who walked three and allowed three hits before being removed after three innings.
    Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • There aren’t many places to get out and dodge, and finding a rhythm is difficult.
    Shane Connuck October 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2025
  • The 49ers got out to a 14-0 lead in the first half and led 17-7 at halftime on Thursday thanks to some big production from wideout Kendrick Bourne.
    Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
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“Break out (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/break%20out%20%28of%29. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.

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