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
In 1967, the Six-Day War breaks out in West Asia.
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Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
25 June 2026
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.
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Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
20 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.
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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.
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Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
11 Mar. 2026
Body camera video shows Graham running from the deputy as a struggle breaks out.
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Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
At times, yes, when a football match breaks out between all of those stoppages.
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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.
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FOXNews.com,
1 Oct. 2025
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
25 June 2026
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.
—
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
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
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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.
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Like Swift, Hubble is losing altitude as the sun erupts with one flare after another.
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In other words, if that water heater explodes, then the investor will be personally sued for negligence in not replacing it, and the liability shield of the real property company is thus circumvented.
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But traipse past the principal’s office, scale a short incline, and you’ll be rewarded with an 80-foot-long mural that explodes with color.
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