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break 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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“Canada’s resale housing market is stuck in a rut, and it doesn’t look likely to break out of it anytime soon,” said Michael Davenport, economist at Oxford Economics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

We saw several attempts to break out to new all-time highs this past January and February.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

Given those numbers, it’s hard to see how Procter & Gamble’s share price will break out of its funk any time soon.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

Another one of his tattoos is from another television series, Prison Break - and he is still waiting to feel the freedom to perform and for his talent to truly break out.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Surprise would widen her eyes, delight would break out that smile, and, who knew… before I could say a word, she just might fling herself into my arms and give me a big kiss!

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo