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
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.
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Esme Benjamin, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
In fact, some traders refuse to buy breakouts at all-time highs because of how far a stock needs to advance just to reach that point.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
As someone who looks for toners that can boost skin hydration and help tackle breakouts, the Pure Tropix Green Ginger Toner is a standout find.
—Tatayana Yomary, Essence, 2 Sep. 2025
An ongoing issue with the market, which relates to its concentration, is that breakouts have not had a surge in a long time.
—Randy Watts, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Products with mineral ingredients may be less likely to irritate the skin or cause breakouts when compared to chemical options.
—Gabrielle Marchese, Outside, 28 Aug. 2025
Some days my skin glows, and on others stress, and life’s ebbs and flows, bring breakouts, sun spots, dryness, and uneven texture.
—Micaela English, Flow Space, 27 Aug. 2025
My boss at the time recommended the Murad Environmental Shield City Skin SPF, a 100 percent mineral sunscreen that offers broad-spectrum sun protection, plus defense against blue light and pollution—two environmental stressors that can accelerate skin aging and worsen breakouts.
—Annita Katee, Travel + Leisure, 22 Aug. 2025
Plus, experts suggested the best acne treatments for teens experiencing breakouts.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 21 Aug. 2025
Esme Benjamin, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
In fact, some traders refuse to buy breakouts at all-time highs because of how far a stock needs to advance just to reach that point.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
As someone who looks for toners that can boost skin hydration and help tackle breakouts, the Pure Tropix Green Ginger Toner is a standout find.
—Tatayana Yomary, Essence, 2 Sep. 2025
An ongoing issue with the market, which relates to its concentration, is that breakouts have not had a surge in a long time.
—Randy Watts, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Products with mineral ingredients may be less likely to irritate the skin or cause breakouts when compared to chemical options.
—Gabrielle Marchese, Outside, 28 Aug. 2025
Some days my skin glows, and on others stress, and life’s ebbs and flows, bring breakouts, sun spots, dryness, and uneven texture.
—Micaela English, Flow Space, 27 Aug. 2025
My boss at the time recommended the Murad Environmental Shield City Skin SPF, a 100 percent mineral sunscreen that offers broad-spectrum sun protection, plus defense against blue light and pollution—two environmental stressors that can accelerate skin aging and worsen breakouts.
—Annita Katee, Travel + Leisure, 22 Aug. 2025
Plus, experts suggested the best acne treatments for teens experiencing breakouts.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breakouts
Noun
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But will the bill come due on these escapes, not just against the Chargers but with their remarkable knack of winning one-score games?—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
5 Sep. 2025
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Travelers crowd airports and highways for end-of-summer escapes, and backyard chefs prepare cookouts for family and friends.—
Jamie Stengle,
Fortune,
29 Aug. 2025
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Travelers can snag cheap flights to explore New York in September and October.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Some of United’s additional flights include service between the New York area and Columbia and Chattanooga.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Breakouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breakouts. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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