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
So far, there’s been no critical breakouts; Reviews have been balanced, but there’s no consensus.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 May 2026
For breakouts try ingredients like benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid in your cleanser, which reduce acne-causing bacteria and unclog pores, respectively.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 14 May 2026
Chemical sunscreens, which contain ingredients like octisalate, octocrylene, and avobenzone, can sometimes cause breakouts and irritation of acne-prone skin.
—Abby Dupes, StyleCaster, 13 May 2026
If Cassidy takes the job, expect an organized team with breakouts and entries for every occasion.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 13 May 2026
The Met Gala is not typically an event that welcomes many reality TV stars—even breakouts of the genre who have embedded themselves within the fashion elite.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 30 Apr. 2026
According to the brand, the mask even delivers enhanced light therapy to your T-zone (forehead and nose) and U-zone (jawline, chin, and cheeks) to better target fine lines, oiliness, and breakouts.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
An exceptional run defender, McNeil-Warren had 12 pass breakouts and five interceptions over the past three seasons and in 2025 was named a third-team Associated Press All-American.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Salicylic acid to reduce acne breakouts.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 May 2026
For breakouts try ingredients like benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid in your cleanser, which reduce acne-causing bacteria and unclog pores, respectively.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 14 May 2026
Chemical sunscreens, which contain ingredients like octisalate, octocrylene, and avobenzone, can sometimes cause breakouts and irritation of acne-prone skin.
—Abby Dupes, StyleCaster, 13 May 2026
If Cassidy takes the job, expect an organized team with breakouts and entries for every occasion.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 13 May 2026
The Met Gala is not typically an event that welcomes many reality TV stars—even breakouts of the genre who have embedded themselves within the fashion elite.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 30 Apr. 2026
According to the brand, the mask even delivers enhanced light therapy to your T-zone (forehead and nose) and U-zone (jawline, chin, and cheeks) to better target fine lines, oiliness, and breakouts.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
An exceptional run defender, McNeil-Warren had 12 pass breakouts and five interceptions over the past three seasons and in 2025 was named a third-team Associated Press All-American.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Salicylic acid to reduce acne breakouts.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breakouts
Noun
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Assouline is one of my cultural escapes, Apple my tech core and Nespresso my morning ritual.—
Jenny B. Fine,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
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Trails in nearby Montreat provide quick escapes into the mountains, while the legacy of the now-defunct Black Mountain College continues to shape the town’s deeply rooted arts culture today.—
Kristy Tolley,
Travel + Leisure,
8 May 2026
Noun
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More Americans are hitting the road, boarding flights and taking cruises this Memorial Day, according to AAA.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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SpaceX has flown all but five of those with NASA’s Space Launch System on the Artemis II mission, a Blue Origin New Glenn mission and three flights from United Launch Alliance making up the rest.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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