break out (of)

verb

Definition of break out (of)next
as in to escape
to get free from a dangerous or confining situation at last she decided to break out of her suffocating marriage

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for break out (of)
  1. escape
  2. flee
  3. fly
  4. run away
  5. run off
  6. get out
Verb
  • Lyonnes and Washington Spirit of the NWSL, Kang’s influence stretches across the global game, but it cannot be escaped that Putellas has dropped down from the highest level with this move.
    — Katie Whyatt, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Jordan, who escapes relatively unscathed, is at once cowed and traumatized yet committed to vengeance.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of escape
Verb
  • The video shows the state trooper performing a tactical vehicle intervention, also known as a PIT maneuver, on a fleeing Infiniti hatchback.
    — Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Diana, love interest Dodi Fayed and driver Henri Paul died in 1997 in Paris due to injuries from a car crash, after trying to flee paparazzi.
    — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of flee
Verb
  • At his best, Fries flies off the ball with force and aggression.
    — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Crews were not able to fly over the fire for several days due to smoke and visibility concerns, but were able to map it Saturday at 24,839 acres, Beyer said.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of fly
Verb
  • In the season one finale, Ellen and Brian ran away together after Ellen learned that her brother, Colum (Séamus McLean Ross), had broken his promise and tried to have Brian killed.
    — Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Kick off with 2012’s Moonrise Kingdom, a nostalgic tale about 12-year-old kids Sam and Suzy, who fall in love and run away together one summer.
    — Kara Nesvig, Parents, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of run away
Verb
  • Her mount, meanwhile, is frightened by lightning and runs off.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Merrill said a persistent drought, which has prompted water restrictions at the Grand Canyon, allowed the heavy rainfall to run off quickly rather than get absorbed by the ground.
    — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of run off
Verb
  • In the top of the sixth with the Mets up 1-0 and the bases loaded, Lavender was brought in to get out of a jam for right-hander Christian Scott.
    — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The suspect initially refused to get out of the car but was later detained.
    — Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of get out
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