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 Though the pair would be physically imposing and able to withstand heavy forechecks, breakouts could still be a legitimate question. —

Max Bultman, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026 Well, just as fast as Natick took the lead in the first, Marshfield tied it up off one of those breakouts. —

Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 27 Feb. 2026 Still, its heavy occlusive nature can feel too thick for some people who are prone to breakouts, depending on your preferences. —

Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 25 Feb. 2026 The milestone game brought back players like Jenna Lewis-Dougherty, who played in the debut season in Borneo in 2000, and newer breakouts like Savannah Louie, who just won the season prior. —

Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 22 Feb. 2026 Spot treatments for pimples are one of the best ways to target breakouts. —

Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 20 Feb. 2026 Stern has had a hand in guiding Lionsgate’s TV output for years, overseeing shows including 2000s-2010s cable stalwarts like Mad Men, Nurse Jackie and Weeds, an early streaming hit in Orange Is the New Black, Starz’s Power franchise and recent breakouts The Hunting Wives and The Studio. —

Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026 Madecassoside, a key compound derived from cica, helps reduce irritation as breakouts heal. —

Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 15 Feb. 2026 While treating other symptoms of menopause using hormonal or non-hormonal methods may improve menopausal acne, a dermatologist can provide additional treatment options, such as topical antibiotic treatments that can help reduce inflammation and breakouts. —

Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 13 Feb. 2026

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Noun

Discover sun, sand, and small-town charm in the Sunshine State’s most irresistible quick escapes.

— Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2026
According to the Global Wellness Institute, travelers are seeking active escapes as a way to reduce stress, reconnect with a sense of community, and pursue personal growth through self-challenge.

— Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026