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
Blue light targets acne-causing bacteria to help keep breakouts at bay, while red and near-infrared wavelengths penetrate deeper to stimulate collagen, improve circulation, and promote skin repair.
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
Both are highly absorptive, drawing out excess oil that clogs pores and contributes to breakouts.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 30 Sep. 2025
The pair are a rare couple to emerge from Love is Blind happily married, and were two of the breakouts from the latest Netflix series.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 22 Sep. 2025
This zoomed out weekly chart shows that the two prior bullish breakouts had extreme follow-through—Bitcoin advanced over 130% in late 2023 and another 50% in 2024 AFTER breaking out.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
Understanding when and how to wash your face can help reduce breakouts and support overall skin health.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 16 Sep. 2025
The dewy minimalism from summer sun turns to fears of dehydration, redness, and breakouts.
—Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Leading nominee Lady Gaga, Latin Icon Award recipient Ricky Martin and viral video breakouts Sombr and Conan Gray showcased MTV's commitment to balancing veterans and upstarts during the 2025 VMAs.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Each formula impressed our team of testers with its ability to deep-clean and refine pores, minimize dark spots, reduce breakouts, and restore balance and hydration to the skin barrier.
—Esme Benjamin, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
Both are highly absorptive, drawing out excess oil that clogs pores and contributes to breakouts.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 30 Sep. 2025
The pair are a rare couple to emerge from Love is Blind happily married, and were two of the breakouts from the latest Netflix series.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 22 Sep. 2025
This zoomed out weekly chart shows that the two prior bullish breakouts had extreme follow-through—Bitcoin advanced over 130% in late 2023 and another 50% in 2024 AFTER breaking out.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
Understanding when and how to wash your face can help reduce breakouts and support overall skin health.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 16 Sep. 2025
The dewy minimalism from summer sun turns to fears of dehydration, redness, and breakouts.
—Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Leading nominee Lady Gaga, Latin Icon Award recipient Ricky Martin and viral video breakouts Sombr and Conan Gray showcased MTV's commitment to balancing veterans and upstarts during the 2025 VMAs.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Each formula impressed our team of testers with its ability to deep-clean and refine pores, minimize dark spots, reduce breakouts, and restore balance and hydration to the skin barrier.
—Esme Benjamin, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breakouts
Noun
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For travelers looking for an alternative to Lisbon’s bustle, Porto has become one of Portugal’s most atmospheric escapes.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
2 Oct. 2025
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In 2019, there were five high-profile security issues at the Golden complex, including a staff member arrested on suspicion of possessing child pornography, multiple escapes by violent young people and a riot between rival gangs, which injured three staff members.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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From Monday, September 29, through Friday, October 3, all civilian drone flights are prohibited in Danish airspace in connection with the EU summit.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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The flights and the visas and the stage advancing, none of it was done.—
Shirley Halperin,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Breakouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breakouts. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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