BREAKOUTS Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

breakouts

noun

plural of breakout

as in escapes

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 breakouts Stacking a chemical peel, a retinoid, a new brow lamination kit and an exfoliating body wash in the same week is how irritation, breakouts and chemical burns happen. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2026 Red light is generally tied to firmness and tone, while blue is geared toward active breakouts. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2026 Leading that group are breakouts Jacob Lofland and Michelle Randolph, who are going up to $130K – $180K an episode next season, sources said. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 30 June 2026 Squandered assets and unexpected free-agent departures turned it into a source of frustration and boredom for fans, who watched labored breakouts, poor puck management and ugly games pile up. — Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 28 June 2026 In worst-case scenarios, application of expired makeup could lead to irritation, breakouts, or eye infections. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 27 June 2026 Ayo Edebiri Edebiri is arguably one of The Bear’s biggest breakouts. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 26 June 2026 Our rundown of the summer’s biggest releases is a tale of big names and bold breakouts. — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 25 June 2026 The formula combines an acne-fighting trio of AHAs, BHAs, and PHAs to exfoliate away dead skin cells and unclog pores, while tea tree leaf water further targets breakouts, and calamine keeps excess oil in check. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 June 2026

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Noun

For traffickers and offenders who rely on quick escapes along our state’s busy roadways, LPRs strip away their advantage.

— Charles "Chuck" Broadway, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026
From adults-only pools to tranquil spas, these luxury resorts offer relaxing escapes tailored to travelers over 50.

— Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 7 July 2026

Definition of escapes

Noun

From fans around the world trying the Metroplex’s best barbecue to exploring the Fort Worth Stockyards and hopping back on double-digit-hour flights with cowboy hats on, Haaland’s DFW experience encapsulated that completely.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
According to Parsons, this will support the bank’s forecast for four commercial launches this year and 1,588 flights in 2031.

— Assiatou Hann, CNBC, 15 July 2026