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
Lastly, azelaic acid can help reduce redness and breakouts gently, without disrupting the skin’s ecosystem.
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Tatiana Dias, Vogue, 29 May 2026
This is why during pregnancy, some pre-existing skincare concerns, like chronic breakouts or oiliness, either completely vanish or temporarily worsen.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 28 May 2026
Channel breakouts, where a vessel has to deviate from a path cut by an icebreaker, are also testable here.
—Deena Theresa, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
Ideally, the breakouts are supported by above-average volume.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 25 May 2026
Unsurprisingly, Colorado’s breakouts haven’t been as consistent or dynamic over the first two games without its elite defender.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 23 May 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, 20 May 2026
The film — which Firstman wrote, directed, and stars in — is one of the breakouts of the festival, after premiering in the Un Certain Regard category on May 15.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 18 May 2026
So far, there’s been no critical breakouts; Reviews have been balanced, but there’s no consensus.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 May 2026
Tatiana Dias, Vogue, 29 May 2026
This is why during pregnancy, some pre-existing skincare concerns, like chronic breakouts or oiliness, either completely vanish or temporarily worsen.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 28 May 2026
Channel breakouts, where a vessel has to deviate from a path cut by an icebreaker, are also testable here.
—Deena Theresa, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
Ideally, the breakouts are supported by above-average volume.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 25 May 2026
Unsurprisingly, Colorado’s breakouts haven’t been as consistent or dynamic over the first two games without its elite defender.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 23 May 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, 20 May 2026
The film — which Firstman wrote, directed, and stars in — is one of the breakouts of the festival, after premiering in the Un Certain Regard category on May 15.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 18 May 2026
So far, there’s been no critical breakouts; Reviews have been balanced, but there’s no consensus.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breakouts
Noun
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The islands are famous for honeymoons and romantic escapes, but Malé is just as appealing for kids.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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For someone who has spent much of the last decade circling the globe for performances, press tours, and personal escapes, Cabello’s most vivid recent travel memories aren’t necessarily tied to buzzy capitals or luxury resorts.—
Jesse Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
Noun
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The airspace around St Petersburg international airport was restricted on Wednesday morning, leading to delays of around two dozen flights, the airport said in a statement.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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The journey might sound heavy on logistics—with flights, ferries and shuttles—but it couldn’t be handled more seamlessly by Bawah staff.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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“Breakouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breakouts. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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