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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
And if someone breaks in hoping to drive off, the engine dies since there's no key present.
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Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
While retiring isn’t on her mind, Alysa has emphasized the importance of taking breaks in order to advance in your career.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 24 Feb. 2026
Authorities have announced few breaks in the case that’s remained a mystery for more than three weeks.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 24 Feb. 2026
The release of surveillance footage Tuesday and the subsequent detention marked the first major breaks in the investigation, which has spanned 10 days.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Split up focus time into 5-minute increments with breaks in between and longer tasks into small chunks.
—Liz Regalia, Parents, 31 Jan. 2026
As of January 29, there have been 74 water main breaks in Milwaukee this year.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Out of that organization came the popular Sundance Film Festival, an event held annually in Park City, Utah, that gave filmmakers Quentin Tarantino, Steven Soderbergh, Kevin Smith, Darren Aronofsky, Paul Thomas Anderson and many others their first big breaks in the movie industry.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
Even hobby ranches can qualify for property tax breaks in many areas; ranching business expenses can be deducted from federal taxes; and private property associated with grazing permits is a stable long-term investment.
—Mark Olalde, ProPublica, 12 Jan. 2026
Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
While retiring isn’t on her mind, Alysa has emphasized the importance of taking breaks in order to advance in your career.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 24 Feb. 2026
Authorities have announced few breaks in the case that’s remained a mystery for more than three weeks.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 24 Feb. 2026
The release of surveillance footage Tuesday and the subsequent detention marked the first major breaks in the investigation, which has spanned 10 days.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Split up focus time into 5-minute increments with breaks in between and longer tasks into small chunks.
—Liz Regalia, Parents, 31 Jan. 2026
As of January 29, there have been 74 water main breaks in Milwaukee this year.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Out of that organization came the popular Sundance Film Festival, an event held annually in Park City, Utah, that gave filmmakers Quentin Tarantino, Steven Soderbergh, Kevin Smith, Darren Aronofsky, Paul Thomas Anderson and many others their first big breaks in the movie industry.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
Even hobby ranches can qualify for property tax breaks in many areas; ranching business expenses can be deducted from federal taxes; and private property associated with grazing permits is a stable long-term investment.
—Mark Olalde, ProPublica, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breaks in
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Continue reading … OPINION NICOLE VELASCO & ERIN MERSINO – America's churches under siege as violence increasingly invades sacred ground.—
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FOXNews.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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In the midst of a brutally cold winter, an unwelcome armed force invades a peaceful community, bringing panic, turmoil and brutal violence.—
Erik Pedersen,
Oc Register,
30 Jan. 2026
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The personal constantly interrupts the professional.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
23 Feb. 2026
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If a coworker interrupts, state your plan and circle back later.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Fife, the civil rights attorney, said counties’ failures to release people wastes taxpayer dollars but also robs people of their jobs, families and health care.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Over-involvement leads to burnout for parents and robs kids of essential developmental skills.—
Lizzie Assa,
CNBC,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Breaks in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breaks%20in. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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