as in erupted
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 broke out
Trade Timing & Outlook FTNT recently broke out above its $80 resistance level, with the breakout supported by strong relative performance versus the S & P 500.
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Tony Zhang, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
Once at the ranch, an argument broke out, threats were exchanged and several people including Madrigal, Murillo and others all fired their guns, according to the plea agreement.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025
Blake Richard Hoover, 31, of Charlotte County, was charged with arson and criminal mischief for the blaze that broke out at the Chabad of Charlotte County in Punta Gorda on Friday, the Punta Gorda Police Department said in a news release.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Like Macbeth, King Henry met his tragic end when a civil war broke out and the aristocracy turned against him.
—Marlene L. Daut
september 22, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2025
An alleged fight broke out during the banquet that King Charles hosted for the president.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 22 Sep. 2025
As was the case for scores of Ukrainians in Kyiv, life became fraught for the Zarutskas after the war with Russia broke out and routine bombings of the capital began.
—Theoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
More than 20 Carnival passengers were banned after a separate fight broke out while disembarking Carnival Jubilee in April.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
Skip to content One summer in Brooklyn, a controversy broke out in my dog-park group chat.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
Tony Zhang, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
Once at the ranch, an argument broke out, threats were exchanged and several people including Madrigal, Murillo and others all fired their guns, according to the plea agreement.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025
Blake Richard Hoover, 31, of Charlotte County, was charged with arson and criminal mischief for the blaze that broke out at the Chabad of Charlotte County in Punta Gorda on Friday, the Punta Gorda Police Department said in a news release.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Like Macbeth, King Henry met his tragic end when a civil war broke out and the aristocracy turned against him.
—Marlene L. Daut
september 22, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2025
An alleged fight broke out during the banquet that King Charles hosted for the president.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 22 Sep. 2025
As was the case for scores of Ukrainians in Kyiv, life became fraught for the Zarutskas after the war with Russia broke out and routine bombings of the capital began.
—Theoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
More than 20 Carnival passengers were banned after a separate fight broke out while disembarking Carnival Jubilee in April.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
Skip to content One summer in Brooklyn, a controversy broke out in my dog-park group chat.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for broke out
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Not long after vehicles pulled up, pandemonium erupted.—
Mitch Moxley,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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As gunfire erupted, her sister begged her to stay inside the vehicle, but Robleto stepped out, trying to understand what was happening.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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When Fitzpatrick missed his putt on 17 to put himself and DeChambeau on equal terms heading into the last hole, the place exploded.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
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With its crisp bubbles and endless flavor options, the drink has exploded in popularity, crowding store shelves and trending across social media.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Broke out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broke%20out. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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