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
That’s not conducive to bullish patterns seeing successful breakouts.
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Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
This lightweight moisturizer for oily skin is perfect for those prone to breakouts or irritation, but people with dry, flaky skin may want a thicker cream to help heal the skin barrier.
—John Monaco, InStyle, 1 Apr. 2026
While viral videos often blame everything from breakouts to dullness on air conditioning alone, Jafari says the reality is less dramatic.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The studio is responsible for current breakouts like Seth Rogen’s Emmy winner The Studio as well as The Hunting Wives, Ghosts and The Rookie, which follow past hits like Mad Men, Weeds and Orange Is the New Black.
—Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 30 Mar. 2026
The end result is a lotion that hydrates while also preventing breakouts and smoothing rough texture over time.
—Hana Hong, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2026
Round Lab’s Birch Juice Moisturizing UV Lock is a non-greasy, super lightweight chemical sunscreen that won’t clog pores or cause breakouts.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 25 Mar. 2026
The likes of Starstruck star Emma Sidi and Black Ops lead Hammed Animashaun are well known, but newer faces include social media breakouts like Al Nash, stand-up circuit talents including Ania Magliano, and Shakespearean theater actors such as George Fouracres.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
This year, Select editors got ahead of any surprise pimples by investigating the difference between skin purging and breakouts, researching the best over-the-counter topicals for teen acne, and asking dermatologists the best blackhead treatments for acne-prone skin.
—David Hickey, NBC news, 17 Mar. 2026
Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
This lightweight moisturizer for oily skin is perfect for those prone to breakouts or irritation, but people with dry, flaky skin may want a thicker cream to help heal the skin barrier.
—John Monaco, InStyle, 1 Apr. 2026
While viral videos often blame everything from breakouts to dullness on air conditioning alone, Jafari says the reality is less dramatic.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The studio is responsible for current breakouts like Seth Rogen’s Emmy winner The Studio as well as The Hunting Wives, Ghosts and The Rookie, which follow past hits like Mad Men, Weeds and Orange Is the New Black.
—Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 30 Mar. 2026
The end result is a lotion that hydrates while also preventing breakouts and smoothing rough texture over time.
—Hana Hong, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2026
Round Lab’s Birch Juice Moisturizing UV Lock is a non-greasy, super lightweight chemical sunscreen that won’t clog pores or cause breakouts.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 25 Mar. 2026
The likes of Starstruck star Emma Sidi and Black Ops lead Hammed Animashaun are well known, but newer faces include social media breakouts like Al Nash, stand-up circuit talents including Ania Magliano, and Shakespearean theater actors such as George Fouracres.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
This year, Select editors got ahead of any surprise pimples by investigating the difference between skin purging and breakouts, researching the best over-the-counter topicals for teen acne, and asking dermatologists the best blackhead treatments for acne-prone skin.
—David Hickey, NBC news, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breakouts
Noun
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Here are six ingenious escapes throughout history.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Marland plans to install a mesh top over the kangaroo enclosure to prevent future escapes.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The airport in Montego Bay handles the vast majority of flights to the island.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Air travelers are paying the price of the shutdown with unpredictable, snaking TSA lines at airports across the country, jeopardizing their chances to pass through security on time for their flights.—
Graham Hurley,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Breakouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breakouts. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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