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Recent Examples of break in
Staff, Twin Cities, 17 June 2026
When a net breaks in a storm, a dozen or so dock workers rush to shore to stitch it up.
—Sam Bodrojan, IndieWire, 17 June 2026
Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
Unlike the original Boston clogs, these feature a softer footbed that requires less break-in time.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
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Verb
After an unusual break in the series Wednesday — because England and Croatia played a World Cup game across the street — the finale is Thursday.
—Staff, Twin Cities, 17 June 2026
When a net breaks in a storm, a dozen or so dock workers rush to shore to stitch it up.
—Sam Bodrojan, IndieWire, 17 June 2026
Noun
The couple first spoke out about the break-in through a joint Instagram statement on Friday, June 12.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
Unlike the original Boston clogs, these feature a softer footbed that requires less break-in time.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for break in
Verb
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Hundreds were killed, and Israel invaded parts of Lebanon.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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Since Russia first invaded the country, drones have become a key part of Ukraine’s strategy, aiming at undermining the Russian army’s logistics operations.—
Alex Knapp,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Verb
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As Pillay speaks, he is interrupted by random beeps and Canada’s players shouting either in frustration or excitement nearby.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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She is interrupted by a mysterious ice cream delivery, a vintage David commercial that appears on the TV, and a phone call from a stranger who seems to know her thoughts.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
Noun
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Aside from the arson charge, Taraba was also charged with burglary and vandalism.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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The Waymo vehicle dropped him off near the yoga studio, waited while the burglary happened and then drove him away.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Academy and elite club teams essentially robbed prep soccer of its best players by forcing them to choose between their high school teams and elite club programs, demanding a year-round commitment and banning participation in other sports.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Prosecutors said Demond Edwards and two other men got out of a car, pointed guns at undercover law enforcement officers and an informant, and tried to rob them.—
Megan De Mar,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Verb
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The disparity means looming Social Security benefits cuts in 2032 would more deeply impact women, who already collect less than men each year.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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The bureau projects that water levels in Mead will recover for a few months before plunging downward again in March — and staying below the level needed to avoid severe cuts in power production until at least April 2028, when Reclamation's projections end.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
21 June 2026
Noun
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Those actively tracking the developments wondered about the holdup.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 June 2026
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Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas recorded 112 delays as of the afternoon, with the holdups lasting between 16 and 30 minutes over wind disruptions.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
Noun
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While investigating this incident, CPD also learned that a shot was fired during a mugging, also in the Lincoln Park neighborhood.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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There’s a whole plotline about Dzanielle’s desire to get a status dog walker named Yuki, who costs $1,500 a week, and another around a Birkin mugging.—
Elise Taylor,
Vanity Fair,
11 May 2026
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“Break in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/break%20in. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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