outcropped

verb

past tense of outcrop
as in broke out

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outcropped
  1. broke out
  2. issued
  3. emerged
  4. rose
  5. surfaced
  6. arose
  7. erupted
  8. blossomed
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  • On June 23, the Legally Blonde star, 50, broke out her Elle Woods best for the premiere of Elle, a brand-new series chronicling her famous character’s life before her time at Harvard Law.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
  • The film broke out as a cultural phenomenon, becoming one of the most profitable in cinema history with a minimal budget and a worldwide gross of around $194 million.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 30 June 2026
Definition of broke out
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  • In March, Ford issued a recall for F-150 trucks, as well as the Maverick, Ranger, and more, due to a trailer module software issue that could stop trailer turn signal indicators, brake lamps, and even brakes from functioning properly.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • The judge also issued Paul custody of Ever on the same midweek day each week without overnights as well as alternating weekends.
    — Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
Definition of issued
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  • Despite the speculation, very few details have emerged, and almost no leaks have surfaced.
    — Charlie Carballo, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Multiple network insiders said Tuesday afternoon that no clear front-runner has emerged for James, but that money will not drive the decision.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
Definition of emerged
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  • Revenue at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, rose to $77 million from roughly $50 million in 2024, the filing shows.
    — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • But under the new system, average premiums rose — pushing more people to drop coverage.
    — Brian New, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Definition of rose
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  • The prosecution said the collusion was not a standalone incident but a long-standing, systemic practice that surfaced during a time of global crisis.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 6 July 2026
  • The step comes months after her country star ex, Jelly Roll, filed for divorce, which TMZ surfaced a month later on June 15.
    — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Definition of surfaced
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  • The question arose following the ouster from the September primary ballot of Republican Anne Manning Martin by the state Ballot Law Commission.
    — Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 2 July 2026
  • In 2025/2026, however, tensions arose when Raphinha relapsed just before the October Clasico lost to Madrid in the Bernabeu.
    — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of arose
Verb
  • Nine months after the revolution, the war between Iran and Iraq erupted in September 1980, lasting eight years and costing more than a million lives.
    — Mahsa Alimardani, Time, 6 July 2026
  • Spontaneous applause erupted — and even some tears were shed — at the battered parking structure where Gil had been entombed since the two temblors struck within seconds of each other on June 24.
    — Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of erupted
Verb
  • What started out as a friendship eventually blossomed into romance after bonding over food.
    — Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
  • The actress and singer met Skrip by chance while the two were vacationing in Egypt, with Williams later recalling that their unexpected encounter blossomed into a lasting romance.
    — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of blossomed
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“Outcropped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outcropped. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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