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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
Ahead of a key early matchup against King Philip, Hebert danced at third base during breaks in play.
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Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 25 May 2026
To ensure safety during outdoor work, adhere to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s recommendations by incorporating regular rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 May 2026
The speedster, who has suffered breaks in both of his hands in the past, doesn’t believe his middle finger is fractured.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 11 May 2026
Orlando would scurry to get back in the game and thanks to some lucky breaks in the second half, the Storm were able to make things interesting.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026
Byron Kutz, the city’s superintendent of engineering, told the City Council the 10-inch water pipe is more than 100 years old and has experienced several breaks in recent years.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 30 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
Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 25 May 2026
To ensure safety during outdoor work, adhere to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s recommendations by incorporating regular rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 May 2026
The speedster, who has suffered breaks in both of his hands in the past, doesn’t believe his middle finger is fractured.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 11 May 2026
Orlando would scurry to get back in the game and thanks to some lucky breaks in the second half, the Storm were able to make things interesting.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026
Byron Kutz, the city’s superintendent of engineering, told the City Council the 10-inch water pipe is more than 100 years old and has experienced several breaks in recent years.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 30 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breaks in
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The video shows the religious leader begging the Lebanese Army not to withdraw from southern Lebanon, as Israel invades.—
Lauren Frayer,
NPR,
5 Apr. 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
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Acts or behavior that park management determines is a safety concern or interrupts park operations or guests’ experience.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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That kind of thinking interrupts his execution, especially under pressure.—
Elise Devlin,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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The story follows Tereza, a recent high school graduate whose life is upended by a relentless diagnosis that gradually robs her of her sight.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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After seeing the financial circumstances of his community members, Sinise's character enters a bank — where Wilson is the guard — and robs it for cash.—
Chris Barilla,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Breaks in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breaks%20in. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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