breaking point
noun
1
: the point at which a person gives way under stress
2
: the point at which a situation becomes critical
3
: the point at which something loses force or validity
stretch the rules to the breaking point
Examples of breaking point in a Sentence
tensions between the two nations had risen to the breaking point
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Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 1 June 2026
What's the price increase breaking point for shoppers?
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 29 May 2026
The breaking point for the House Republican with Brandon Phillips came Friday when Collins’ campaign account mocked a Dooley operative whose wife attempted suicide after accusing former NBC host Matt Lauer of rape.
—Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 22 May 2026
The Angels finally reached a breaking point with Josh Lowe.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 22 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for breaking point
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“Breaking point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breaking%20point. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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