as in escapes
the act or an instance of getting free from danger or confinement
the captives had been planning to stage a breakout at the next change in shift for the guards
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Recent Examples of breakouts
The formula combines an acne-fighting trio of AHAs, BHAs, and PHAs to exfoliate away dead skin cells and unclog pores, while tea tree leaf water further targets breakouts, and calamine keeps excess oil in check.
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Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 May 2026
The film — which Firstman wrote, directed, and stars in — is one of the breakouts of the festival, after premiering in the Un Certain Regard category on May 15.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 18 May 2026
So far, there’s been no critical breakouts; Reviews have been balanced, but there’s no consensus.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 May 2026
This gentle yet effective face wash combines the clarifying power of tea tree oil with salicylic acid to keep breakouts at bay without stripping your skin.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Chemical sunscreens, which contain ingredients like octisalate, octocrylene, and avobenzone, can sometimes cause breakouts and irritation of acne-prone skin.
—Abby Dupes, StyleCaster, 13 May 2026
If Cassidy takes the job, expect an organized team with breakouts and entries for every occasion.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 13 May 2026
The Met Gala is not typically an event that welcomes many reality TV stars—even breakouts of the genre who have embedded themselves within the fashion elite.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 30 Apr. 2026
According to the brand, the mask even delivers enhanced light therapy to your T-zone (forehead and nose) and U-zone (jawline, chin, and cheeks) to better target fine lines, oiliness, and breakouts.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 May 2026
The film — which Firstman wrote, directed, and stars in — is one of the breakouts of the festival, after premiering in the Un Certain Regard category on May 15.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 18 May 2026
So far, there’s been no critical breakouts; Reviews have been balanced, but there’s no consensus.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 May 2026
This gentle yet effective face wash combines the clarifying power of tea tree oil with salicylic acid to keep breakouts at bay without stripping your skin.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Chemical sunscreens, which contain ingredients like octisalate, octocrylene, and avobenzone, can sometimes cause breakouts and irritation of acne-prone skin.
—Abby Dupes, StyleCaster, 13 May 2026
If Cassidy takes the job, expect an organized team with breakouts and entries for every occasion.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 13 May 2026
The Met Gala is not typically an event that welcomes many reality TV stars—even breakouts of the genre who have embedded themselves within the fashion elite.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 30 Apr. 2026
According to the brand, the mask even delivers enhanced light therapy to your T-zone (forehead and nose) and U-zone (jawline, chin, and cheeks) to better target fine lines, oiliness, and breakouts.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breakouts
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For someone who has spent much of the last decade circling the globe for performances, press tours, and personal escapes, Cabello’s most vivid recent travel memories aren’t necessarily tied to buzzy capitals or luxury resorts.—
Jesse Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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Even Rizo, who had lots of pyrotechnics and near escapes last season, is playing a much wiser game this time.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
14 May 2026
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Direct flights from South Korea, Russia, China, Thailand, and Singapore have added to this area’s tourism boom.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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Set in 1962, a boy roughly Travolta’s age voyages from New York to Los Angeles on a series of hopping flights with his mother, who is hoping to land a rich husband or a good Hollywood role in that order.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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“Breakouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breakouts. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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