breakouts

plural of breakout

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Recent Examples of breakouts The mix of lactic, malic and salicylic acids, sulfur, and niacinamide helps slough away dead skin cells, keep acne breakouts in check, and brighten up any dark spots or hyperpigmentation. Audrey Noble, Vogue, 27 July 2026 With one of 2026’s biggest box office breakouts under his belt, Michael Johnston has some ideas for his next role. Glenn Garner, Deadline, 23 July 2026 Sweat mixed with bacteria can clog pores and increase breakouts or irritation, especially on the back or chest. Sherri Gordon, Health, 22 July 2026 Formulas that contain a high percentage of salicylic acid are always too strong for me, ripping through my skin’s barrier and causing more breakouts and irritation. Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 18 July 2026 The full episode covers many more breakouts to watch for, including Chargers running back Omarion Hampton. Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 17 July 2026 What catches our attention are the breakouts from multi-month and multi-year trading ranges. Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 15 July 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breakouts
Noun
  • Experts say younger travelers are choosing unique experiences, affordable escapes, and places with fewer crowds.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • None of the hundreds of people on board the two flights were injured, but the FAA is investigating.
    AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 30 July 2026
  • This new system lets companies and government agencies test aerospace technologies during sustained Mach 2+ flights.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026

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“Breakouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breakouts. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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