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
Jawline and neck breakouts can reflect sluggish lymphatic circulation, since lymph nodes are concentrated in that area.
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Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 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.
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Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
28 June 2026
In worst-case scenarios, application of expired makeup could lead to irritation, breakouts, or eye infections.
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Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
27 June 2026
Ayo Edebiri Edebiri is arguably one of The Bear’s biggest breakouts.
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Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
Our rundown of the summer’s biggest releases is a tale of big names and bold breakouts.
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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.
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Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
The sunscreen is a great match for dry, oily, and combination skin, as well as complexions predisposed to breakouts and rosacea.
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Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
Its heavy nature also causes oils to build up in pores, causing acne and breakouts, which other established moisturizing ingredients, like ceramides, petrolatum, squalene, glycerin and shea butter, are less likely to do.
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 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
The sunscreen is a great match for dry, oily, and combination skin, as well as complexions predisposed to breakouts and rosacea.
—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
Its heavy nature also causes oils to build up in pores, causing acne and breakouts, which other established moisturizing ingredients, like ceramides, petrolatum, squalene, glycerin and shea butter, are less likely to do.
—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breakouts
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Typically, ghosts show up in literature when something that has been repressed escapes and becomes everyone’s problem.
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Carnival Miracle 10-Day Caribbean & Panama One of the most interesting itineraries from Galveston is the 10-day Caribbean and Panama sailings on Carnival Miracle, especially since most of the other major cruise lines only offer shorter escapes.
Noun
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In the Baltic States, 85% of civilian flights in Estonia have been affected by GPS disruption stemming from the war in Ukraine.
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According to Nigerian officials, 632 Nigerians have been repatriated out of the more than a thousand Nigerians who have registered for the voluntary repatriation and more flights are expected in coming days.
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“Breakouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breakouts. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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