Thesaurus results for BREAKS (IN)

breaks in

verb

Definition of breaks in next

present tense third-person singular of break in

as in invades

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 interrupts

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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Recent Examples of breaks in To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments. —

Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026 Anyone who has to be outside should take frequent breaks in shade or air conditioning and stay hydrated. —

Andrea Klick, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026 In the last six years, Sleepy Hollow has had 47 breaks in its water mains, most of which date back to when the village was founded in 1958. —

Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026 The Ribcage Wide-Leg jeans have a high-rise waist that’s right on trend, along with a leg-lengthening inseam and non-stretch denim that breaks in beautifully. —

Annie Blackman, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026 And if someone breaks in hoping to drive off, the engine dies since there's no key present. —

Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026 While retiring isn’t on her mind, Alysa has emphasized the importance of taking breaks in order to advance in your career. —

Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 24 Feb. 2026 Authorities have announced few breaks in the case that’s remained a mystery for more than three weeks. —

Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 24 Feb. 2026 The release of surveillance footage Tuesday and the subsequent detention marked the first major breaks in the investigation, which has spanned 10 days. —

Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026

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Acute myeloid leukemia begins in the bone marrow and typically invades the bloodstream thereafter, according to the American Cancer Society.

— David Oliver, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
Single-digit cold invades North Around the same time as the heat starts blasting Phoenix, the polar vortex — a system that usually keeps frigid air penned up near the North Pole — is forecast to send its chill deep into the Midwest and East, even bordering some of the Southeast, Maue said.

— Seth Borenstein, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026