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
Irritation and breakouts are normal, so patience is key.
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Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 5 Feb. 2026
Fast-rising Australian actress Wilde has become something of a muse for A24 after starring in box office breakouts Talk To Me and Babygirl.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2026
Old favorites and buzzy breakouts will storm the stage at the 2026 Grammys.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Jan. 2026
While none of those products are inherently bad, when skin is particularly sensitive, too many products at once can further disrupt the skin and even contribute to breakouts, celebrity aesthetician and acne specialist Sofie Pavitt previously explained.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2026
This gentle yet effective face wash combines the clarifying power of tea tree oil with salicylic acid to keep breakouts at bay without stripping your skin.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
Chase Infiniti elbows into leading actress race Leave it to BAFTA voters to give a shout out one of the year’s biggest breakouts.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
This fluid toner harnesses 2% salicylic acid to dive deep into pores, dissolving excess oil, dead skin, and buildup that can cause breakouts.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026
Nano Banana Pro – This image generation and editing tool from Google’s Gemini family of models has emerged as one of the AI breakouts of 2025.
—Paul Ratner, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 5 Feb. 2026
Fast-rising Australian actress Wilde has become something of a muse for A24 after starring in box office breakouts Talk To Me and Babygirl.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2026
Old favorites and buzzy breakouts will storm the stage at the 2026 Grammys.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Jan. 2026
While none of those products are inherently bad, when skin is particularly sensitive, too many products at once can further disrupt the skin and even contribute to breakouts, celebrity aesthetician and acne specialist Sofie Pavitt previously explained.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2026
This gentle yet effective face wash combines the clarifying power of tea tree oil with salicylic acid to keep breakouts at bay without stripping your skin.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
Chase Infiniti elbows into leading actress race Leave it to BAFTA voters to give a shout out one of the year’s biggest breakouts.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
This fluid toner harnesses 2% salicylic acid to dive deep into pores, dissolving excess oil, dead skin, and buildup that can cause breakouts.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026
Nano Banana Pro – This image generation and editing tool from Google’s Gemini family of models has emerged as one of the AI breakouts of 2025.
—Paul Ratner, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breakouts
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And that figure is only poised to rise, as more and more travelers choose restorative escapes over traditional sightseeing, prioritizing the chance to feel refreshed as much as the destination itself.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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The warmth and natural beauty of the Sunshine State drew Northerners seeking seasonal escapes and setting the table for Central Florida’s tourism industry to bloom.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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Regardless of age, all travelers need a passport for international flights, and passports are REAL ID-compliant.—
Jordan Green,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
3 Feb. 2026
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The low-altitude flights will be happening through Wednesday and will be conducted by the department's National Nuclear Security Administration.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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