as in erupts
to develop suddenly and violently
in the wake of news reports of deaths from the flu, panic broke out, and there was a mad rush for flu shots
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Recent Examples of breaks out
Then, in the bottom of the inning, Kennedy throws a pitch near Greinke’s head, and pandemonium breaks out, with both benches and bullpens emptying again, and players and even coaches going at each other.
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Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Occasionally, an argument breaks out about who ate the last slice of baloney in the refrigerator.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
Episode 2 starts with another flashback to young Nolan’s life on Viltrum when the Scourge Virus breaks out.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
In other words, there could still be meaningful upside runway if the stock eventually breaks out and follows a path similar to prior advances.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
When war breaks out, many insurers trigger what are known as standard war-risk cancellation clauses, according to Jungman at Vortexa.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 11 Mar. 2026
Body camera video shows Graham running from the deputy as a struggle breaks out.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
At times, yes, when a football match breaks out between all of those stoppages.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Continue reading … POLITICS SENATE SHOWDOWN – Yelling match breaks out in Senate hearing with former Biden official over ‘two spirit’ safe spaces.
—FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Occasionally, an argument breaks out about who ate the last slice of baloney in the refrigerator.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
Episode 2 starts with another flashback to young Nolan’s life on Viltrum when the Scourge Virus breaks out.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
In other words, there could still be meaningful upside runway if the stock eventually breaks out and follows a path similar to prior advances.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
When war breaks out, many insurers trigger what are known as standard war-risk cancellation clauses, according to Jungman at Vortexa.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 11 Mar. 2026
Body camera video shows Graham running from the deputy as a struggle breaks out.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
At times, yes, when a football match breaks out between all of those stoppages.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Continue reading … POLITICS SENATE SHOWDOWN – Yelling match breaks out in Senate hearing with former Biden official over ‘two spirit’ safe spaces.
—FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breaks out
Verb
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The crowd erupts, and Messi will get his curtain call.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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Gold is a safe-haven asset that investors gravitate toward when economic and political turmoil erupts, sending waves through the markets.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Most newcomers fade out or establish only a small population, but every so often a species explodes on the scene and becomes problematic.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
9 June 2026
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The roof of the central nave explodes with color, its gables decorated in vibrant ceramics.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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