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Recent Examples of break-in
Zach Dennis, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Despite rare sightings of Phillips over the last four years, authorities caught him on CCTV security footage just two weeks ago during another break-in at a local business alongside one of his children, police said in a news release.
—Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Cepee Tabibian, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
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Verb
The movie only shows that second break-in, but isn’t in the same McDonald’s location that was there when Manchester was in the area.
—Zach Dennis, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Despite rare sightings of Phillips over the last four years, authorities caught him on CCTV security footage just two weeks ago during another break-in at a local business alongside one of his children, police said in a news release.
—Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
Many locals already have tight circles, and breaking in takes patience and persistence.
—Cepee Tabibian, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for break-in
Verb
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In May 1940, German forces invaded and then occupied the Netherlands, with Belgium and France following shortly thereafter.—
Time,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
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When Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, Victoria Amelina was busy writing a novel, taking part in the country’s literary scene, and parenting her son.—
Nelly Klos
September 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Later today, your home routine will be interrupted.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
26 Sep. 2025
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Former Vice President Kamala Harris' ongoing book tour hit a tense temporary hurdle Thursday night after the politician stood up to challenge pro-Palestinian protesters who interrupted her presentation.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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She was booked into the Ada County Jail on two counts of felony burglary and one count of felony grand theft.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Sep. 2025
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At the time the Nestors were killed, Jones had been out of prison for less than a month after serving time for robbery and burglary, among other crimes.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Wahlberg, 54, plays a professional thief who recruits a new team in an attempt to rob a treasure recently recovered from the depths of the ocean.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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The man tried to rob him, causing a scuffle that ended with Zeek shot, lying on the ground, dialing 911.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Suits were cut in graphic, razor-sharp and slightly boxy silhouettes, or slashed of their sleeves for tuxedo iterations to be worn as evening pieces over shimmering organza shirtdresses.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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Stacy's torso was nearly cut in half, her throat was cut to her windpipe and her wrist was slashed to the bone.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But the holdup is the fact that, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer, Golden State does not want Malik Monk in return.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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With training camp underway and the regular season opener coming up in less than a month, Kaprizov’s words Thursday might provide fans with hope that holdup is about economics and not environment.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This lawyer-mugging could go without any response today.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Break-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/break-in. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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