BREAKOUTS Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

breakouts

noun

plural of breakout

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 From cutting former high draft picks to having to part with training camp breakouts, the Cowboys made a few cuts that are drawing debate. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2026 In Toronto, Babcock favoured a structured system that emphasized five-man breakouts, an aggressive forecheck, and heavy cycling below the goal line to wear down opponents. — Janson Duench, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 The breakouts need to be better and Sturm believes that’s tied to what’s going on at the other end of the ice. — Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 21 Aug. 2026 Those with skin prone to irritation or breakouts will also be pleased to know that the serum is sensitive-skin friendly, fragrance free, and suitable for all skin types. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026 This means smoother, firmer skin, fewer breakouts, and less discoloration. — Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 19 Aug. 2026 Sleeping on your stomach or side presses your face into a pillowcase full of oil, sweat and product residue, which can clog pores, cause breakouts and eventually contribute to wrinkles. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2026 My skin has never been more consistently pimple-free (barring a few hormonal min-breakouts). — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026 How to choose a concealer for dark circles The heavy-duty concealer that covers your angriest breakouts might not be the best choice for the delicate skin under your eyes. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 15 Aug. 2026

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Summary The Maldives, long known for luxury escapes, is experiencing a significant shift in traveler expectations.

— Lela London, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
No dragons, of course, but plenty of political conniving, clashing swords and last-minute escapes.

— Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026

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On Wednesday, Steel suggested the text had nothing to do with the flights booked using one of his management company’s credit cards for the men charged as his co-defendants in the government’s first indictment.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026
On January 23rd, many of them temporarily disrupted the airport to protest deportation flights; about a hundred were arrested.

— Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2026