breakout
noun
an escape, often with the use of force, as from a prison or mental institution.
breakouts
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pluralof breakout.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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No one knows, but when technical breakouts align with supportive macro fundamentals and powerful flow dynamics, trends can often extend much further than many expect, he adds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
“We’re really very respectful of breakouts when they happen because that’s the breadth,” Stockton said.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 10, 2026
That’s an encouraging sign, as the strongest breakouts often work immediately.
From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026
The breakouts happen more frequently here, and they become more debilitating.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 2026
When kids did stage desperate, pathetic breakouts, it had been in small groups of Reds, Oranges, and Yellows.
From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken
