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

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 6 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

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, 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

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

Gaming sites will be impacted and the government is also looking at overnight curfews and breaks in infinite scrolling for 16- to 18-year-olds. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 15 June 2026

Even small breaks in the skin can be enough for the screwworm to lay eggs, according to the CDC. — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026