BREAK OFF (WITH) Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

break off (with)

verb

Definition of break off (with)

as in to leave

to end a usually intimate relationship with sincerely wants to break off with him without hurting his feelings

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Notably, the bill allows members to keep their current portfolio and leaves officials in the executive branch untouched.

— David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 30 Sep. 2026
The nation's flood insurance program struggles to balance affordability, flood protection and cost to taxpayers, leaving millions vulnerable at a time when climate change is driving flood risk higher.

— MICHAEL PHILLIS, Arkansas Online, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of leave

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Michael Conforto dumped a full beer down the back of an unsuspecting Carson Kelly while across the room Shota Imanaga threw his head back, opened his arms and let out a yell as assistant hitting coach Juan Cabreja uncorked the champagne.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026
Unlike institutional investors, who rely on algorithms to dump underperforming shares at the first sign of trouble, Coyle says retail buyers are more likely to stick around in good times and bad.

— Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of dump

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Opponents of ditching testing requirements argued that the exams are a key tool to uniformly predict academic success from students of divergent backgrounds, as well as schools that may issue grades differently.

— Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
With that hub in mind, design firm Studio De Voogt, along with the engineering and naval architects at Feadship, crafted an expansive open space at the core of Hive, ditching the conventional superyacht interior entirely.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of ditch

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But even when George was kissing off the pop audience, people craved more and more of him.

— Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026
Olwan crossed midfield all alone, caught up to Noor Alrawabdeh’s long pass, dribbled down the left wing, breached the penalty box, cut past defender Philipp Leinhart, then, from some 15 yards, curled a shot that kissed off the inside of the right post.

— Cam Inman, Mercury News, 17 June 2026

Definition of kiss off

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