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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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He broke out at the Euros two years ago when he was just 16 years old.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Things changed in January 2025, when Bass was more than 7,000 miles away at a diplomatic function in Ghana when the Palisades fire broke out.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Shares were trading above $250 before fighting broke out in Iran, pushing oil prices higher.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 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

My chest squeezed as a huge sob broke out.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows