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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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Ever since he broke out as a teenager in Europe, Pulisic had been billed as the great hope of U.S. men’s soccer, only for the squad to underperform around him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

In response to a Wall Street Journal inquiry, Bayerl broke out a sampling of results for Yelp by year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

A fire broke out on the tanker on Monday, according to Indian authorities who did not initially comment on the cause of the fire.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

She was out of the country when the fire broke out and has received criticism over her handling of the recovery.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

He looked at me for an instant with a serious expression, and then we both broke out simultaneously in wild laughter.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson