BREAKS OFF (WITH) Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

breaks off (with)

verb

present tense third-person singular of break off (with)

as in leaves

to end a usually intimate relationship with sincerely wants to break off with him without hurting his feelings

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That flexibility could prove essential once the truck leaves Europe.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
That leaves sophomore DaSaahn Brame, South Alabama senior transfer Trent Thomas and other newcomers to fill the gap.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026

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How Monster Depicts the Borden Murders Their first attempt involves serving the couple oysters in May, when the series says the city of Fall River dumps its sewage over the oyster beds, contaminating the shellfish with potentially fatal bacteria.

— Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
Parks and Rec says anyone who illegally dumps could face fines totaling $5,000 per piece of material.

— Brandon Goldner, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026

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Treat standing water − such as retention ponds or drainage ditches − with a mosquito larvicide.

— Susan Bromley, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2026
Both hikers and mountain bikers swear by Mae Simmons Park, and the trail network offers great views and wild terrain that ditches the conventional walking paths of most city hikes.

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