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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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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Tensions ran high and in some cases erupted into violence during several Tarrant County Commissioners Court meetings following Yancy’s death.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 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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From $49 per night. BOOK NOW The AD Travel Edit Craving an escape?—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
5 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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Chicago’s Robert Morris University became the first in the nation to offer competitive e-gamers scholarships in 2015, and when the pandemic made social distancing the order of the day, their popularity exploded.—
Blythe Lawrence,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Expedia, the festival’s official travel partner, has also launched a Jazz Fest ticket and travel package, through which those who want to attend can bundle a flight, hotel and tickets to Jazz Fest for additional savings of up to $425.—
Rachel DeSantis,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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However, a March 27 report indicated that a flight carrying 60 Cuban migrants arrived in Havana from the United States.—
Maykel Gonzalez,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Break out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/break%20out. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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