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 The downside is that the active ingredients can trigger stinging, breakouts or reactions in people with sensitive skin. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026 Switching treatments frequently or trying something new can increase your risk of breakouts or irritate your skin. — Sherri Gordon, Health, 28 July 2026 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 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

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Noun

This month’s lineup spans everything from high-stakes thrillers to romantic escapes that linger long after the final page.

— Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 31 July 2026
Patrick Obert, who co-founded Stirred Travel in 2016, seeks out extraordinary European locations for the company’s unique culinary escapes, matching acclaimed chefs with exceptional regional food, in a relaxed house-party atmosphere.

— Xandie Nutting, TheWeek, 28 July 2026

Definition of escapes

Noun

Residents said the procedure concentrated flights over communities that previously experienced fewer direct overflights.

— Kenny Choi, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
California, where the company has conducted piloted flights across the San Francisco Bay Area, is also included in the initial development strategy.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026