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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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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

The Florida Forest Service reported two major fires breaking out on Monday in Clay and Putnam counties south of Jacksonville.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Ghost had an allergic reaction to the water, known as cold urticaria, breaking out in red welts and shaking uncontrollably, the court heard.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Tesla stock rose 11% over the past five trading days, breaking out of an eight-week slump.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

“No, neither of them has been ready so far. But I can see some fine old fights breaking out when they are.”

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams