breaking 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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In my mid-20s, I began breaking out in hives spontaneously.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Piper Sandler’s Johnson said investors appear to be rotating into other areas of the market, including the transport sector, where the IYT is breaking out from a four-month “cup with handle” pattern to new highs.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

But we may have the first signs of software breaking out of its slump.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

Whiteman hasn't played football, though Baller League and mates' five-a-side teams have been in touch, or followed the game too closely since breaking out of that everyday elite structure.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

I could hear sobs breaking out all around me.

From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman