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Recent Examples of break in
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The timeline for both Nosek (knee) and Gadjovich (upper body) to return has been stated as being following the Olympic break in February, while Kulikov (shoulder) is likely out until at least March.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
The weapon or tools used in the break-in are unknown, the report states.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2026
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Verb
When access tokens live too long, attackers do not need to break in again.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The timeline for both Nosek (knee) and Gadjovich (upper body) to return has been stated as being following the Olympic break in February, while Kulikov (shoulder) is likely out until at least March.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
Noun
No one was inside the residence at the time of the break-in.
—Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
The weapon or tools used in the break-in are unknown, the report states.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for break in
Verb
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The design provides a crucial advantage to a fleeing groundhog, which is otherwise relatively slow moving compared to invading animals like foxes, who may see them as little more than a yummy dinner, the National Wildlife Federation said.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
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Sunday’s cold snap provided an opportunity to capture and transport iguanas which have invaded South Florida communities, eating landscaping and pooping in swimming pools.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Microsoft’s 2025 Work Trend Index reported employees interrupted by a meeting, email or notification every two minutes on average (roughly 275 times a day), and nearly half of employees surveyed describe their work as chaotic and fragmented.—
Dilan Gomih,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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These cycles stretch for hours, interrupted only by meal times and occasional group check-ins.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The Los Angeles Police Department is pursuing a driver wanted for burglary on Wednesday morning near the Inglewood area.—
CBS LA Staff,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Police are looking for a burglary suspect who led officers on a chase before getting into a car crash on live TV in Los Angeles on Wednesday morning.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The buildup has robbed the Pentagon of the element of surprise, but that may not make a huge difference.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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Hanaway alleges that because of census procedure in the 2020 apportionment, Missouri was robbed of a congressional seat and electoral vote.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Officials say the district is planning for more budget cuts in the next school year, which plays a role in negotiations.—
Kara St. Cyr,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Market pricing now foresees fewer than two full quarter-point rate cuts in the cards for 2026, down from three in November.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In her opinion, the holdups, delays and claim denials point to the city of Fort Worth trying to save money on treatment costs.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Jan. 2026
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The holdup, according to those briefed on the talks, was that the Padres were unwilling to take on as much of Arenado’s salary as the D-Backs.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Staged to look like a random mugging of a courier, the robbery was, in fact, a sophisticated heist that would ultimately involve the Provisional IRA, the New York mafia and the Colombian cartel.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
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The mugging of his early selfies has vanished.—
David Kamp,
New Yorker,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Break in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/break%20in. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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