Thesaurus results for BREAK-IN

break in 1 of 2

verb

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as in to invade

to enter a house or building by force usually with illegal intent the burglars broke in by smashing a window

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as in to interrupt

to cause a disruption in a conversation or discussion he rudely broke in to drop the names of several celebrities that he had met

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break-in

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noun

as in burglary

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Verb

The 41-room Laguna Surf Lodge by SCP Hotels is the area’s newest intimate hideaway located on the Thalia Street surf break in the heart of the bubbly village. —

Elycia Rubin, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Aug. 2024 Look on the north side at the break in the anodized detailing. —

Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 12 Aug. 2024

Noun

Global digital director Arati Menon tells us that the Campo sneaker requires much less break-in time than other Veja styles. —

Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2024 Sheriff's deputies said they were alerted to the break-in at approximately 9:00 p.m. ET, but the suspect was gone before officials arrived on the scene. —

Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for break in

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