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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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After fighting broke out in Iran, the iShares Aerospace & Defense ETF dived more than 13% from its prewar highs.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

When the Iran war first broke out on Feb. 28, traders rushed to trade perpetuals tied to crude oil over that weekend, as traditional financial markets were closed.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

When chants of “No ICE, no KKK, no fascist USA” broke out, one agent started beating his hands to the rhythm and bopping his head.

From Slate • May 29, 2026

He broke out as a filmmaker with the 2018 film “Sorry to Bother You,” a magical ride about a Black telemarketer who excels by using a “white voice.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

As the boat bobbed on the gentle current, I began to feel nauseous, and a cold sweat broke out on my brow.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo