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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

It has a history of breaking out from well-formed bases.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

While bedlam was breaking out in Glasgow, there was nothing but serenity in the capital.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

I’m out the door so quickly, it’s like I’m breaking out of prison.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera