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
Isaac and Mulligan are experienced film stars, while Melton and Spaeny are more recent breakouts.
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Alison Herman, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
Heated Rivalry breakouts Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams have parlayed their overnight fame into voiceover work for the audio erotica app Quinn, also home to dirty talk from internet boyfriends like Christopher Briney and Andrew Scott.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 15 Apr. 2026
Overall, the technical backdrop supports further outperformance from wind energy, with both FAN and CWEN well positioned for breakouts to new highs.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2026
McNeil-Warren had 12 pass breakouts and five interceptions over the past three seasons, including two picks last season, when he was named a third-team Associated Press All-American.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
This lightweight moisturizer for oily skin is perfect for those prone to breakouts or irritation, but people with dry, flaky skin may want a thicker cream to help heal the skin barrier.
—John Monaco, InStyle, 1 Apr. 2026
While viral videos often blame everything from breakouts to dullness on air conditioning alone, Jafari says the reality is less dramatic.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The studio is responsible for current breakouts like Seth Rogen’s Emmy winner The Studio as well as The Hunting Wives, Ghosts and The Rookie, which follow past hits like Mad Men, Weeds and Orange Is the New Black.
—Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 30 Mar. 2026
Instead of relying purely on hydration, this formula includes salicylic acid, which gently exfoliates and keeps pores clear so that breakouts don’t come back.
—Hana Hong, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2026
Alison Herman, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
Heated Rivalry breakouts Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams have parlayed their overnight fame into voiceover work for the audio erotica app Quinn, also home to dirty talk from internet boyfriends like Christopher Briney and Andrew Scott.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 15 Apr. 2026
Overall, the technical backdrop supports further outperformance from wind energy, with both FAN and CWEN well positioned for breakouts to new highs.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2026
McNeil-Warren had 12 pass breakouts and five interceptions over the past three seasons, including two picks last season, when he was named a third-team Associated Press All-American.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
This lightweight moisturizer for oily skin is perfect for those prone to breakouts or irritation, but people with dry, flaky skin may want a thicker cream to help heal the skin barrier.
—John Monaco, InStyle, 1 Apr. 2026
While viral videos often blame everything from breakouts to dullness on air conditioning alone, Jafari says the reality is less dramatic.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The studio is responsible for current breakouts like Seth Rogen’s Emmy winner The Studio as well as The Hunting Wives, Ghosts and The Rookie, which follow past hits like Mad Men, Weeds and Orange Is the New Black.
—Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 30 Mar. 2026
Instead of relying purely on hydration, this formula includes salicylic acid, which gently exfoliates and keeps pores clear so that breakouts don’t come back.
—Hana Hong, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breakouts
Noun
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Here are six ingenious escapes throughout history.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Marland plans to install a mesh top over the kangaroo enclosure to prevent future escapes.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Around 500 flights are coming in and out of the city every day, with Emirates operating about two-thirds as many as before the war, according to Badri.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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The Aero flights fly twice a week.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Breakouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breakouts. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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