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
Packing a tent, space blanket, tarp and bivy can help you be prepared if severe weather breaks out or your plan takes a turn.
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Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breaks out
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As king, Shakespeare’s Macbeth meets a tragic end when civil war erupts and his rival Macduff beheads him.—
Marlene L. Daut
September 22,
Literary Hub,
22 Sep. 2025
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But even amidst the chaos of the conflagration, there’s still a ton of dancing going on, and the video’s end seems to suggest the whole thing was all a fantasy as Kevitch’s routine comes to a close and the crowd erupts in applause.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
18 Sep. 2025
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Eventually, that moment comes when the artist explodes.—
Christopher Claxton,
Billboard,
22 Sep. 2025
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Momo watches from a distance, and the devastation leads her to crush a piece of Nanoskin in her hand, which briefly forms a heart before melting away as her home explodes behind her.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Breaks out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breaks%20out. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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