OUTCROPPED Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

outcropped

verb

past tense of outcrop

as in broke out

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It's now been more than four years since the large-scale war broke out between Russia and Ukraine.

— James Taylor, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026
The stock broke out above it on earnings earlier this month and that zone is now support.

— Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of broke out

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Last week, Panettiere’s on-again-off-again boyfriend, Brian Hickerson — who had called 911 and was present when the actress was found dead — issued a statement through his lawyer.

— Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2026
Jolly, who’s been campaigning against divisiveness in politics, issued a statement congratulating Avila shortly after Tuesday’s announcement.

— Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026

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And outside of the capital, reports of diesel and gas shortages in Mazandaran province and Fars province have emerged on social media.

— Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
Burch, who wasn't known for being particularly close with her neighbors before, emerged as vocal leader—and a lightning rod for deal proponents.

— Noah Shachtman, Vanity Fair, 25 Aug. 2026

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Emails from later in March obtained by The Bee show that further complications with the project arose when city staffers discovered additional compliance requirements for the project.

— Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Various theories surrounding the murders arose following the verdict, but they were never officially solved.

— Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of arose

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There was a pause, as a room full of songwriters — the event was specifically for the Recording Academy’s Songwriters & Composers Wing — erupted into laughter.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
The move further escalates a trade war with the United States' northern neighbor that erupted after negotiations between the two countries collapsed over the weekend.

— Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026

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