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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The fire was one of three that broke out amid unseasonably warm temperatures in Central and Southern California Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2026

Charles Leclerc took Ferrari's second win in three races in a dramatic British Grand Prix as chaos broke out in the closing stages.

From BBC • Jul. 5, 2026

But then the Middle East war broke out in February, which Bina said "created very difficult problems for Afghanistan".

From Barron's • Jul. 5, 2026

In La Habra, a two-alarm fire broke out in a commercial building on South Monte Vista Street on Saturday night, threatening other buildings, the Los Angeles County Fire Department said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 5, 2026

In October 1834, a fire broke out at the Hermitage while President Jackson was in Washington.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis