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 Conversely, sustainable uptrends are characterized by successful bullish breakouts, where pushes through resistance lead to additional upside follow-through. — Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2026 Substantial evidence links psychological stress to inflammation, barrier impairment and skin aging, which is why breakouts, sensitivity and dullness flare during hard weeks. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026 Our smile lines will fade, our dark spots will ease up, our breakouts will clear. — Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 17 Sep. 2026 The benefits go well beyond clearing breakouts According to Very Well Health, salicylic acid delivers exfoliating, keratolytic and anti-inflammatory benefits. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2026 Ta’Amu was in control against Toronto on Sunday, coordinating breakouts and making moves past his defenders at the offensive blue line. — Murat Ates, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026 In an embarrassment of riches this year, what stood out as the biggest breakouts? — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026 While dairy doesn’t directly cause acne in everyone, certain components in milk and dairy products, including hormones and proteins like whey, may contribute to breakouts. — Lindsay Curtis, HEALTH, 7 Sep. 2026 An investor sees the breadth divergence, watches the failed breakouts and notices the heavier down-volume, but then waits for a headline to confirm what the price data has already said. — Thomas Hartmann, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026

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Noun

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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Domestic flights for Christmas are averaging $452, up 23 percent from 2025.

— Hannah Sampson, Washington Post, 7 Oct. 2026
The airport had 574,193 flights last year, and nearly 12 million travelers passed through Transportation Security Administration checkpoints.

— Chase Jordan October 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026