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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
However, there are no real breaks in the Major League Baseball schedule.
—
Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
There were seven breaks in the second set, with Pegula taking a 3-0 lead on the back of a slew of Gauff double faults.
—James Hansen, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
As for the tourney’s final broadcast, NBC figures the lazy Sunday allure of afternoon channel surfing should help lure viewers to the links during breaks in the NFL action.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Similar to the Kansas game, Mizzou caught a handful of breaks in coverage with misfires from the quarterback.
—Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2025
The channel decided to eschew analysis and expert punditry during the many breaks in play for the 6pm game in favour of in-studio games featuring two teams of friends and family competing for prizes.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
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, 17 Aug. 2025
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.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Aug. 2025
Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
There were seven breaks in the second set, with Pegula taking a 3-0 lead on the back of a slew of Gauff double faults.
—James Hansen, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
As for the tourney’s final broadcast, NBC figures the lazy Sunday allure of afternoon channel surfing should help lure viewers to the links during breaks in the NFL action.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Similar to the Kansas game, Mizzou caught a handful of breaks in coverage with misfires from the quarterback.
—Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2025
The channel decided to eschew analysis and expert punditry during the many breaks in play for the 6pm game in favour of in-studio games featuring two teams of friends and family competing for prizes.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
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, 17 Aug. 2025
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.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breaks in
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In contrast, prostate cancer tumors will often have an irregular shape with blurred edges as the cancer invades surrounding tissue.—
MD Published,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Israel invades Gaza as UN report alleges genocide.—
Sam Tobin,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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Laura, who has convinced Carrie to help her, interrupts a gala presentation being made in Anne's honor.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Oct. 2025
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This concentration of energy creates a tiny, controlled burn that interrupts the faulty circuit causing the tremor.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Oct. 2025
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The Circle was the first in a trio of critical-of-the-Establishment films that also includes 2003’s Crimson Gold (about a mentally ill veteran who robs a jewelry store) and 2006’s Offside (in which a group of young women try to sneak into a soccer match).—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
14 Oct. 2025
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Diabetic eye disease robs sight from millions.—
Liz Szabo,
Scientific American,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Breaks in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breaks%20in. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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