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

For more than 50 years, with a few breaks in between, Squeeze has been making memorable tunes by marrying infectious pop melodies with sophisticated and literate lyrics, often about the complexity of relationships. — Craig Rosen, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Sure, there will be some breaks in there, and some days that won’t have quite as much on the gridiron. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026

His inquisitiveness is a trait inherited from his father, who still grills Carpenter during breaks in tours. — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2026

These include school terms and the breaks in between them and workplace push periods, such as quarter ends. — Masha Remskar, Scientific American, 29 Aug. 2026

But a large percentage fall ill when the person is in ocean or brackish water and the bacteria enter the body through small breaks in the skin. — ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026

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