1
as in anxieties
a mental or nervous collapse
if you don't ease your workload, you're going to have a breakdown
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2
as in analyses
the separation and identification of the parts of a whole
the boss wanted a detailed breakdown of the sales figures
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Recent Examples of breakdowns
The signs of stress are visible internally when communication and production breakdowns take place.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The national rail company SNCB canceled some peak hour trains on Monday and Tuesday to reduce the risk of breakdowns that could disrupt entire train lines.
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Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
23 June 2026
Here’s where the breakdowns become a bit more fun.
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Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
The company said electric drivetrains have fewer moving parts, which means less maintenance and fewer breakdowns.
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Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
Providers have responded by offering more detailed consultations, treatment breakdowns, and warranty information.
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Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Coffee giant Starbucks recently dumped an AI tool intended to automate some inventory processes, while Yum is being sued by a Pizza Hut franchisee that alleges an AI system led to operational breakdowns that hurt sales at 100 locations.
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John Kell,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
Regular cleaning, lubrication, and tightening bolts help prevent breakdowns and extend your garage door's life.
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Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
17 June 2026
The lane would be closed during less busy times to keep it open for maintenance, emergency response and vehicle breakdowns.
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Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
15 June 2026
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The national rail company SNCB canceled some peak hour trains on Monday and Tuesday to reduce the risk of breakdowns that could disrupt entire train lines.
—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
23 June 2026
Here’s where the breakdowns become a bit more fun.
—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
The company said electric drivetrains have fewer moving parts, which means less maintenance and fewer breakdowns.
—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
Providers have responded by offering more detailed consultations, treatment breakdowns, and warranty information.
—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Coffee giant Starbucks recently dumped an AI tool intended to automate some inventory processes, while Yum is being sued by a Pizza Hut franchisee that alleges an AI system led to operational breakdowns that hurt sales at 100 locations.
—
John Kell,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
Regular cleaning, lubrication, and tightening bolts help prevent breakdowns and extend your garage door's life.
—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
17 June 2026
The lane would be closed during less busy times to keep it open for maintenance, emergency response and vehicle breakdowns.
—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breakdowns
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Some people in Caracas and surrounding areas suffered nervous breakdowns following the events of Wednesday afternoon, compounded by warnings that their homes might collapse.
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Later analyses found the participants in the study were older than most women starting hormone replacement therapy and the risks of taking it were overstated.
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After a public hearing, board members of the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority at their Friday meeting gave final approval to the increase, following a fare hike process — which included impact analyses and public comments — that started in January.
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While Earth's storms can last hours or days, these cosmic disturbances can unfold over millions of years and span thousands of light-years.
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Until then, scientists generally associated major space-weather disturbances with periods of intense solar and geomagnetic activity.
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Iran counters that any inspections must await a final deal.
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Tahoe Regional Planning Agency officials have stepped up efforts to keep the invasive mollusk out the alpine lake — inspections are mandatory and include full decontamination for vessels coming from other waterways.
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Although federal law requires the VA to publish statistics on arrests, citations, investigations and prosecutions by local agencies, the campus police website has no link to crime data.
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The report said the city council budgets $500,000 a year for investigations, and in a typical year, $200,000-$300,000 is used.
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“Breakdowns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breakdowns. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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