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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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He broke out at the Euros two years ago when he was just 16 years old.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The buzz: With a goal and an assist in the Americans’ penultimate warm-up with Senegal, Christian Pulisic broke out of a career-long scoring drought and proved himself ready for the World Cup.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

A number of demonstrations then broke out across Scotland and the rest of the UK.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

More recently, the stock broke out of a bull flag pattern in April, surging roughly $100 during the month.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

When the war broke out in Germany, the two pooled their money with some other German friends and bought a boat.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple