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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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Researchers had tasked Mythos with trying to break out of its not-connected “sandbox” and it did.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Rostov regional governor Yuri Slyusar said the attack in Taganrog had caused a fire to break out in the premises of a logistics company in the city.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

The company doesn’t break out sales data on the product, but revenue in Apple’s wearables category fell 7% in the fiscal year ended September 2024—the year the Vision Pro went on sale.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Are annuity rates for new retirees about to break out to their best levels in 25 years?

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

I see now what the stakes are for her and how she wants nothing more than to break out of the delicate little box her parents have built for her.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy