as in to erupt
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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as in escape
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 break out
Escher Walcott, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The New York Yankees’ offense broke out on Saturday as the team hit nine home runs in a 20-9 clobbering of the Milwaukee Brewers.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Chandler Rome, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
The Blackhawks have been lacking this type of breakout over the past few seasons:
Which brings us to the decision coming in the next week for the Blackhawks.
—Scott Powers, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Five players and two head coaches were ejected from the Detroit Pistons vs. Minnesota Timberwolves game after a fight broke out on the court.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The New York Yankees’ offense broke out on Saturday as the team hit nine home runs in a 20-9 clobbering of the Milwaukee Brewers.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Noun
Blanco began his breakout 2024 with a no-hitter and never looked back.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
The Blackhawks have been lacking this type of breakout over the past few seasons:
Which brings us to the decision coming in the next week for the Blackhawks.
—Scott Powers, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for break out
Verb
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The reaction by members of Greenland's parliament and residents has rendered that unlikely, with anger erupting over the Trump administration’s attempts to annex the vast Arctic island.—
PHILIP CROWTHER,
Time,
28 Mar. 2025
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In recent weeks, employees worked with uncertainty amid signs that the likelihood of Mount Spurr, a volcano near Anchorage, erupting in the next few weeks or months had increased.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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From $49 per night. BOOK NOW The AD Travel Edit Craving an escape?—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
5 Apr. 2025
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At this Austin escape, the design team opted for moody dark stone and natural wood shelves to act as the foundation.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Apr. 2025
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The chamber exploded in applause as Senate Democratic Leader Charles Schumer announced that Booker had broken the record.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Apr. 2025
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The hot start comes after a memorable freshman season for Messi, who exploded onto the MLS scene with 20 goals in 15 games and led his new squad to the best regular season record in the league.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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There were 64 people on the American Airlines flight, while there were also three soldiers aboard the helicopter.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Is there an international airport with direct flights to big cities like LA and New York within three hours of the city?—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
27 Mar. 2025
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