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broke 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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The buzz: With a goal and an assist in the Americans’ penultimate warm-up with Senegal, Christian Pulisic broke out of a career-long scoring drought and proved himself ready for the World Cup.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

People living near the Tata Steel plant in south Wales are being asked to stay inside after a fire broke out there.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

More recently, the stock broke out of a bull flag pattern in April, surging roughly $100 during the month.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Few have forgotten that when two enormous wildfires broke out here in January 2025, the mayor was on a business trip to Ghana despite forecasts of extremely high winds in the middle of a drought.

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026

Raucous laughter broke out followed by wild applause.

From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older