1
as in invaded
to enter a house or building by force usually with illegal intent
the burglars broke in by smashing a window
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2
as in interrupted
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 broke in
News of the Melania doc first broke in January.
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
The pregnancy news first broke in October 2024, during an episode of The Love Seat podcast hosted by Lauren and Cameron.
—Jane Lacroix, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Stacy and her 14-year-old sister, Melissa, were alone in their rural home in Dale, Indiana, when Ward broke in and attacked the teen with a knife.
—Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 29 Sep. 2025
The storied legacy began with patriarch Ray Boone, who broke in as an infielder with Cleveland in 1948; followed by his son Bob (1972-1990); and grandsons Bret (1992-2005) and Aaron (1997-2009).
—Candace Oehler, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Leoni’s brother, John, broke in to find their mother dead inside.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The upper floors of the building sat for decades vacant except for squatters who periodically broke in.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 19 Aug. 2025
Matt Grobar, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
The pregnancy news first broke in October 2024, during an episode of The Love Seat podcast hosted by Lauren and Cameron.
—Jane Lacroix, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Stacy and her 14-year-old sister, Melissa, were alone in their rural home in Dale, Indiana, when Ward broke in and attacked the teen with a knife.
—Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 29 Sep. 2025
The storied legacy began with patriarch Ray Boone, who broke in as an infielder with Cleveland in 1948; followed by his son Bob (1972-1990); and grandsons Bret (1992-2005) and Aaron (1997-2009).
—Candace Oehler, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Leoni’s brother, John, broke in to find their mother dead inside.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The upper floors of the building sat for decades vacant except for squatters who periodically broke in.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for broke in
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An enemy may have invaded your beautiful, green lawn, leaving it ugly and brown.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
14 Oct. 2025
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For better or worse, fashionable footwear has invaded the hiking space.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
14 Oct. 2025
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Romo was starting to describe how Mahomes was complaining about the attempt being unsuccessful when he was interrupted by the Chiefs running the ball and picking up the first down.—
Jayna Bardahl,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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His interception interrupted a 48-yard drive that appeared headed straight for the end zone.—
Justin Barrasso,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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Likewise, even when ticketholders feel robbed by cheating or bad calls, that doesn’t mean the game ticket didn’t live up to its end of the bargain.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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Their online childhoods also robbed them of life skills best learned by leaving the house.—
Paul Solotaroff,
Rolling Stone,
12 Oct. 2025
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According to sources, all staff in the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), with the exception of a handful of top officials and support staff, were cut in Friday's RIF.—
Cory Turner,
NPR,
13 Oct. 2025
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Andrew cuts in here to show me his phone.—
Paul Solotaroff,
Rolling Stone,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Broke in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broke%20in. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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