Synonyms of breaks in

breaks in

verb

present tense third-person singular of break in

1

as in invades

to enter a house or building by force usually with illegal intent

the burglars broke in by smashing a window

Synonyms & Similar Words

• invades
• robs
• sticks up
• burglarizes
• rips off
• burgles
• sacks
• trespasses
• holds up
• rifles
• plunders
• ravages
• loots
• marauds
• despoils
• ransacks
• pillages
• devastates

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• interrupts
• cuts in
• chips in
• chimes in
• intrudes
• bothers
• puts in
• adds
• horns in
• interposes
• contributes
• barges (in)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of breaks in

Officials offered several tips to beat the heat, including staying hydrated, taking breaks in the shade and not leaving children or pets in unattended vehicles. — Tim Fang, CBS News, 31 July 2026

In a Champions League quarter-final second leg against Barcelona this past April, with Atletico behind on the night but ahead on aggregate, the ball breaks in midfield. — Art De Roché, New York Times, 17 July 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, 16 July 2026

Officials are urging anyone attending parades, concerts and fireworks shows to stay hydrated, take breaks in the shade and monitor local weather conditions. — Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 5 July 2026

As repair and evaluation work continues following major breaks in the Haverhill sewer line over a week ago, a nonprofit’s testing is still showing unsafe levels of fecal bacteria downstream in the Merrimack River. — Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 5 July 2026

Split up focus time into 5-minute increments with breaks in between and longer tasks into small chunks. — Liz Regalia, Parents, 23 June 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, 16 June 2026

Authorities are also considering additional measures including overnight curfews and breaks in infinite scrolling for those under 18. — ABC News, 15 June 2026