1. sudden starts or eruptions of something undesirable, especially disease, violence, or conflict
Usage: plural form of outbreak

Examples

• Health officials are monitoring several flu outbreaks across the state.
• The region has experienced multiple outbreaks of violence this year.
• Food safety inspectors work to prevent outbreaks of foodborne illness.
• Vaccination programs help reduce outbreaks of measles in schools.
• The hospital implemented strict protocols after recent infection outbreaks.
• Drought conditions often lead to outbreaks of wildfires.
• Scientists study patterns in disease outbreaks to improve prevention.