as in escapes
the act or an instance of getting free from danger or confinement
the captives had been planning to stage a breakout at the next change in shift for the guards
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Recent Examples of breakouts
Leading nominee Lady Gaga, Latin Icon Award recipient Ricky Martin and viral video breakouts Sombr and Conan Gray showcased MTV's commitment to balancing veterans and upstarts during the 2025 VMAs.
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Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
There haven’t really been any slam-dunk breakouts from the Lido like festivals past – there’s been a bit too much ‘mid’, as the kids might say.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
Each formula impressed our team of testers with its ability to deep-clean and refine pores, minimize dark spots, reduce breakouts, and restore balance and hydration to the skin barrier.
—Esme Benjamin, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
In fact, some traders refuse to buy breakouts at all-time highs because of how far a stock needs to advance just to reach that point.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
As someone who looks for toners that can boost skin hydration and help tackle breakouts, the Pure Tropix Green Ginger Toner is a standout find.
—Tatayana Yomary, Essence, 2 Sep. 2025
An ongoing issue with the market, which relates to its concentration, is that breakouts have not had a surge in a long time.
—Randy Watts, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Products with mineral ingredients may be less likely to irritate the skin or cause breakouts when compared to chemical options.
—Gabrielle Marchese, Outside, 28 Aug. 2025
Some days my skin glows, and on others stress, and life’s ebbs and flows, bring breakouts, sun spots, dryness, and uneven texture.
—Micaela English, Flow Space, 27 Aug. 2025
Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
There haven’t really been any slam-dunk breakouts from the Lido like festivals past – there’s been a bit too much ‘mid’, as the kids might say.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
Each formula impressed our team of testers with its ability to deep-clean and refine pores, minimize dark spots, reduce breakouts, and restore balance and hydration to the skin barrier.
—Esme Benjamin, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
In fact, some traders refuse to buy breakouts at all-time highs because of how far a stock needs to advance just to reach that point.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
As someone who looks for toners that can boost skin hydration and help tackle breakouts, the Pure Tropix Green Ginger Toner is a standout find.
—Tatayana Yomary, Essence, 2 Sep. 2025
An ongoing issue with the market, which relates to its concentration, is that breakouts have not had a surge in a long time.
—Randy Watts, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Products with mineral ingredients may be less likely to irritate the skin or cause breakouts when compared to chemical options.
—Gabrielle Marchese, Outside, 28 Aug. 2025
Some days my skin glows, and on others stress, and life’s ebbs and flows, bring breakouts, sun spots, dryness, and uneven texture.
—Micaela English, Flow Space, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breakouts
Noun
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But will the bill come due on these escapes, not just against the Chargers but with their remarkable knack of winning one-score games?—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
5 Sep. 2025
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Travelers crowd airports and highways for end-of-summer escapes, and backyard chefs prepare cookouts for family and friends.—
Jamie Stengle,
Fortune,
29 Aug. 2025
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The bundling of flights, transfers and accommodation opened up foreign travel to less well-off consumers who previously could only holiday at home.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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All flights from Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport scheduled for Tuesday were canceled.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Breakouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breakouts. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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