breaking out

VERB

happen, emerge

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appear arise begin commence erupt explode occur set in start

WEAK

burst forth spring up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

complete conclude die end finish stop

VERB

escape

Synonyms

STRONGEST

depart flee leave

WEAK

abscond bolt break loose burst out bust out get free

Antonyms

STRONGEST

come continue stay wait

Example Sentences

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In my mid-20s, I began breaking out in hives spontaneously.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Piper Sandler’s Johnson said investors appear to be rotating into other areas of the market, including the transport sector, where the IYT is breaking out from a four-month “cup with handle” pattern to new highs.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

Another Iranian broke in to warn off an approaching ship, an argument breaking out in barely comprehensible English: “Serious warning! Serious warning!”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

The stock had been stuck in a trading range until finally breaking out last week.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

Dimple felt the beginning of stress hives breaking out on her face just from the thought of it.

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon