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
Even though property taxes are the top source of revenue for the county’s core services, the annual budget doesn’t give department-by-department breakdowns of how that revenue is spent.
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Douglas Hanks
march 13, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
More than a year later, with much of the Palisades still in ruins, LAFD leaders have refused to explain how or why the breakdowns occurred.
—Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
But the secondary was an issue for the Rams throughout the last three seasons, and especially in 2025 as breakdowns led to several regular-season collapses and the NFC championship game loss to Seattle.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 9 Mar. 2026
Both said emotional breakdowns are common as a result of the experience and recalling the irreplaceable items lost.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
This morning, our soccer team published a delightful 100-question Q&A, covering everything from the rules of soccer to financial breakdowns for each country.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Staff shortages and equipment breakdowns are just some examples.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2026
But perimeter breakdowns proved costly.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2026
The astrological shift is often associated with communication breakdowns, travel mishaps and a generally ominous energy.
—Faith Bugenhagen, Austin American Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026
Douglas Hanks
march 13, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
More than a year later, with much of the Palisades still in ruins, LAFD leaders have refused to explain how or why the breakdowns occurred.
—Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
But the secondary was an issue for the Rams throughout the last three seasons, and especially in 2025 as breakdowns led to several regular-season collapses and the NFC championship game loss to Seattle.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 9 Mar. 2026
Both said emotional breakdowns are common as a result of the experience and recalling the irreplaceable items lost.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
This morning, our soccer team published a delightful 100-question Q&A, covering everything from the rules of soccer to financial breakdowns for each country.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Staff shortages and equipment breakdowns are just some examples.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2026
But perimeter breakdowns proved costly.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2026
The astrological shift is often associated with communication breakdowns, travel mishaps and a generally ominous energy.
—Faith Bugenhagen, Austin American Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breakdowns
Noun
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Some analyses say this spending could reach the trillions in the next three to five years.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
13 Mar. 2026
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The closure of the strait has triggered the largest oil supply disruption in history, according to analyses from consulting firms Rapidan Energy and Wood Mackenzie.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Maricopa County Environmental Services regulates grocery stores, convenience stores and gas stations that sell prepared food under the same rules as restaurants and conducts routine inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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It’s meant for regulatory inspections, but can also be used as a personal device.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Kevin Fox, Minnetonka fire chief, said Johnson was methodical in his investigations.—
Ray Campos,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Follow the investigations and see what our journalists uncover in North Texas and across the state.—
Julia James,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Several businesses at the shopping center closed early because of the disturbances, police said.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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As the company seeks to double the annual number of launches from Vandenburg Space Force Base -- from around 50 to 100 — the California Coastal Commission has raised concerns about the effects on wildlife, and residents have noted disturbances from sonic booms.—
Terry Castleman,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Breakdowns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breakdowns. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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