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as in infringements
a failure to uphold the requirements of law, duty, or obligation
the president's deliberate misstatements were widely seen as a breach of the public trust
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as in violations
a breaking of a moral or legal code
cheating on the exam was a serious breach of the military academy's honor code
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as in gaps
an open space in a barrier (as a wall or hedge)
the cat got out of the yard through a breach in the hedge
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as in violates
to fail to keep
a builder being sued by a homeowner for breaching a contract
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Recent Examples of breaches
Elizabeth Tsurkov, The Atlantic, 11 Jan. 2026
Next, see if your email has been exposed in past breaches.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Jan. 2026
Unlike conventional breaches that hinge on phishing or user error, this exploit, now known as EchoLeak, bypassed human behavior entirely, silently extracting confidential information by manipulating how Copilot interacts with user data.
—Hugo Huang, Harvard Business Review, 9 Jan. 2026
Harry joins a league of celebrities like Elizabeth Hurley, Sadie Frost, Sir Elton John against the Daily Mail’s publishers for alleged breaches of privacy, unlawful practices, and false stories.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 9 Jan. 2026
However, the State Department breaches of the visa bond program include overstaying in the United States and claiming asylum on a non-immigrant visa.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
But OpenAI has had security breaches in the past, most notably a March 2023 issue that allowed some users to see chat titles, initial messages, names, email addresses, and payment information from other users.
—Hayden Field, The Verge, 7 Jan. 2026
Scientists tracking humpbacks off the coast of Australia have captured rare footage that shows clutches of the freeloading fish peeling away from their host in what looks like a high-speed game of chicken, just moments before the whale breaches.
—CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
The producers said the accounts may raise serious questions about conduct on-the-ground and potential breaches of international law.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Nothing so much as a heated theological debate breaches the Brotherhood’s temperate cultural climes.
—Hannah Gold, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2025
By rule, the ball does not have to touch a fan who breaches the field of play.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025
Noun
Their lack of insight into their adversaries’ intelligence capability makes these militiamen demonstrably ineffectual at halting intelligence breaches.
—Elizabeth Tsurkov, The Atlantic, 11 Jan. 2026
Next, see if your email has been exposed in past breaches.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Jan. 2026
Unlike conventional breaches that hinge on phishing or user error, this exploit, now known as EchoLeak, bypassed human behavior entirely, silently extracting confidential information by manipulating how Copilot interacts with user data.
—Hugo Huang, Harvard Business Review, 9 Jan. 2026
Harry joins a league of celebrities like Elizabeth Hurley, Sadie Frost, Sir Elton John against the Daily Mail’s publishers for alleged breaches of privacy, unlawful practices, and false stories.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 9 Jan. 2026
However, the State Department breaches of the visa bond program include overstaying in the United States and claiming asylum on a non-immigrant visa.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
But OpenAI has had security breaches in the past, most notably a March 2023 issue that allowed some users to see chat titles, initial messages, names, email addresses, and payment information from other users.
—Hayden Field, The Verge, 7 Jan. 2026
Scientists tracking humpbacks off the coast of Australia have captured rare footage that shows clutches of the freeloading fish peeling away from their host in what looks like a high-speed game of chicken, just moments before the whale breaches.
—CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
The producers said the accounts may raise serious questions about conduct on-the-ground and potential breaches of international law.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
The difference, Tillmon said, is that whereas law enforcement is more responsive in nature, violence interrupters act before a situation breaches a level of crime.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Nothing so much as a heated theological debate breaches the Brotherhood’s temperate cultural climes.
—Hannah Gold, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2025
By rule, the ball does not have to touch a fan who breaches the field of play.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breaches
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Under copyright law, rights holders can sue and obtain statutory damages for infringements, regardless of the opt-out policy.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
9 Oct. 2025
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In addition to the aforementioned pop stars, John Legend, Barbra Streisand, Janelle Monae, Bonnie Raitt, Finneas, Maggie Rogers and Patti LuPone have also joined the cause, which aims to call out and stand against infringements on free speech.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
1 Oct. 2025
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There hasn’t been a municipal court determination, no dangerous animal designations or violations, nor citations against her or Oakley, Skelton said.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
6 Jan. 2026
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The city’s suit alleges seven causes of action against the defendants, including trespass, public nuisance and several violations of the Administrative Procedures Act.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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For some of the victims’ families, the interviews clarified how and why the crimes unfolded, filling in gaps that police files and court records never fully answered after years of unresolved questions.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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The gas can seep into homes through cracks in foundations or basement floors; gaps around pipes, cables, or utility lines; construction joints where walls and floors meet; and crawlspaces or dirt floors, the county said.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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The lawsuit alleges the freeze is based on unsupported allegations of social services fraud and violates Congress’ spending power.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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The association has argued that Measure ULA violates both the state’s constitution and the Los Angeles City Charter.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
8 Jan. 2026
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His failure to accomplish his objectives does not mitigate the profoundly dangerous nature of his crimes.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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The county saw a reduction in major crimes, according to the police department, during the summer of 2025.—
Andrew Adeolu,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Officers saw multiple bullet holes on the metal fence dividing the properties and shell casings in his backyard, the affidavit said.—
Sofia Saric,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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Add a pass rusher with the first pick, a receiver in Round 2 and then spend heavily on patching holes in free agency.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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And just seeing the damage there just breaks my heart.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2026
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My heart breaks for her family.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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That, plus the lack of talent and cap space thanks to the sins of the Deshaun Watson contract, for which general manager Andrew Berry was somehow spared, makes life difficult for whatever quarterback(s) start for the Browns in 2026.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Yet what elevates the show is its focus on gender relations and atoning for the sins of the past, adding layers of depth beyond its lurid plotting and somewhat ridiculousness.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Jan. 2026
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“Breaches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breaches. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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