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outbreak

[out-breyk] / ˈaʊtˌbreɪk /
NOUN
sudden happening
Synonyms
STRONGEST
crash disruption epidemic eruption explosion flare-up onset plague storm surge uprising
STRONG
beginning blowup brawl break breaking burst commencement commotion convulsion crack dawn detonation discharge disorder ebullition effervescence fit flash fury gush insurrection irruption mutiny outburst outpouring paroxysm rebellion revolution roar sally sortie spasm spurt thunder tumult volley
WEAK
bursting gushing rending sundering
Antonyms
STRONGEST
calm peace
STRONG
calmness completion conclusion continuity end ending finish harmony obedience order
WEAK
finale

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The outbreak of the war with Iran at the end of February was another drag — it raised interest rates and hurt the stock market.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Fast Retailing’s raised earnings forecasts came despite the outbreak of the Middle East conflict in late February.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

In 2019, a measles outbreak in Samoa, and Kennedy’s involvement in the crisis, underscores his views on the measles vaccine.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

While Bangladesh has long vaccinated children against the highly contagious disease, the recent outbreak has exposed gaps in its programme, raising concern.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Golinski is also wrong to suggest that it is only with the outbreak of the Science Wars that the constructivist enterprise lost its sense of direction.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton