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 Search lived alongside breakouts for news, email, sports, weather, finance, and other content, all designed to keep users on the site rather than springing off to results pages. — Alan Bradley, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2026 One of my biggest pain points (besides hormonal breakouts) is hyperpigmentation, both in the form of post-acne marks and sun spots. — Deanna Pai, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026 Because shock breakouts generally last only seconds to hours, astronomers rarely detect them. — Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 5 Aug. 2026 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 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

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Noun

No dragons, of course, but plenty of political conniving, clashing swords and last-minute escapes.

— Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of escapes

Noun

In May of last year, an Army helicopter that was instructed to fly over the Pentagon helipad forced controllers to order two flights to abort landings at Reagan National Airport to prevent collisions.

— Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
Even thin ash can damage aircraft engines, potentially grounding flights across large areas.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026