jailbreak

noun

Definition of jailbreaknext
as in flight

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Recent Examples of jailbreak Whether the bypass really was that serious is not at all clear, and Anthropic has contested whether what administration officials showed the company even constitutes a jailbreak. — Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 15 June 2026 An Anthropic spokesperson said the White House didn’t raise Chinese access to Mythos in its conversations around the Fable jailbreak and export controls. — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 13 June 2026 The potential jailbreaks that have been disclosed to us are either entirely benign responses or are minor findings that provide no Mythos-specific uplift. — Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 13 June 2026 Poulin was in the penalty box when Roque’s goal went in, and as per the PWHL’s jailbreak rule, the Victoire captain got to leave early, and wrapped Roque in a hug. — Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 21 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for jailbreak
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jailbreak
  1. flight
  2. escape
  3. getaway
  4. lam
  5. breakout
  6. rescue
  7. liberation
  8. rout
Noun
  • None of the hundreds of people on board the two flights were injured, but the FAA is investigating.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 30 July 2026
  • The announcement comes at a time when demand for hypersonic systems and advanced flight testing is rising, but access to traditional testing facilities is still limited.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026
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  • If a third-party bug let your model escape, the story is that OpenAI shipped an eval without a fence while sitting on some of the most capable models on earth, and did not use them to audit your own dependencies.
    — Lutz Finger, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • In recent years, Afrofuturism, as Brent Staples noted in The New York Times, has grown considerably, aiming to write African Americans into a fantastical future built on salvation, tribulation, and futuristic escape.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 July 2026
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  • The former Friends costars were spotted enjoying a luxury yacht getaway in Mallorca, Spain, where they were joined by Pedro Pascal and Aniston’s boyfriend, Jim Curtis.
    — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026
  • Accompanying you throughout each step of the experience will be some of the wellness industry’s top experts, giving you the chance to share each and every mindful moment with the pros for a truly exclusive getaway.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 29 July 2026
Definition of getaway
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  • The rustic villas deliver the full jungle fantasy, while the breezy restaurant deals in excellent Lao staples—try the or lam stew and the nam jim jaew chili relish—with straight-from-the-farm ingredients.
    — Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Mar. 2026
  • The 25-year-old Indianapolis native plays Willa, the daughter of former revolutionaries DiCaprio and Taylor, who goes on the lam when unsavory characters from her parents’ past attempt to track her down.
    — Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 13 Mar. 2026
Definition of lam
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  • The singer’s breakout set controlled the tally for two weeks, and introduced him to an audience of millions.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • That’s still a good get for the Nats, but Mead’s a versatile, high-upside big swing for the Red Sox, who are betting his breakout season is more than a flash in the pan.
    — Chad Jennings, New York Times, 26 July 2026
Definition of breakout
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  • Multiple people were injured Thursday after a Kenmore Air floatplane made an emergency landing off the Washington coast before catching fire, prompting a massive rescue operation, authorities said.
    — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 24 July 2026
  • Multiple people have been rescued after a seaplane carrying 11 people made an emergency landing Thursday off the coast of Washington, prompting a multi-agency search and rescue operation.
    — Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
Definition of rescue
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  • Meanwhile, Uranus is the planet of disruption, innovation, liberation and the sudden developments that interrupt familiar patterns.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026
  • Nelson Mandela served a single term and stepped down in 1999, on a continent where liberation leaders routinely became presidents for life.
    — Michael Sonnenfeldt, Fortune, 19 July 2026
Definition of liberation
Noun
  • The Nationals tied a franchise record with eight home runs, including two apiece by Bryce Harper and Ryan Zimmerman, in a 15-2 rout of the Milwaukee Brewers.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2026
  • Pete Crow-Armstrong was 4 for 5 with a home run and three RBIs to lead the Chicago Cubs to an 11-0 rout of the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
Definition of rout

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