breakouts
noun/ˈbreɪkaʊts/
Frequency rank: #18,478 most common English word
Meaning
sudden occurrences or outbreaks of something, such as disease, conflict, or acne.
Example sentence
The company reported several breakouts of the virus in different regions last month.
Synonyms & related words
- outbreaks
- flare-ups
- eruptions
- occurrences
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