Synonyms of broke in

broke in

verb

past tense of break in

1

as in invaded

to enter a house or building by force usually with illegal intent

the burglars broke in by smashing a window

Synonyms & Similar Words

• invaded
• robbed
• burglarized
• stuck up
• sacked
• burgled
• ripped off
• held up
• trespassed
• plundered
• looted
• ravaged
• ransacked
• rifled
• devastated
• despoiled
• pillaged
• marauded

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• interrupted
• cut in
• chimed in
• chipped in
• intruded
• bothered
• put in
• added
• interposed
• contributed
• horned in
• barged (in)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of broke in

News about the project, which Boden and Fleck adapted, broke in May 2025. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026

The news broke in early January 2024, after photos surfaced of Miller on a stroll with her infant and Green. — Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026

Sacramento State is in its first year in the FBS and was a late addition to the MAC — news broke in February, and the Hornets officially joined the league in July — so first-year coach Alonzo Carter is in a tough spot. — Antonio Morales, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

News of the reality reboot first broke in March on Vulture’s Buffering newsletter. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2026

Francisco said no one was inside the cabin when the bear broke in. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2026

The Herald had reached out to Bronske when the story broke in May, but has not heard back. — Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 19 July 2026

News of the separation broke in September, with Kidman filing for divorce by month’s end and the pair reportedly planning on co-parenting classes and submitting a child support worksheet. — Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 22 June 2026

And there were times, after the story broke in 2005, that some people on the island would see him and cross the street just to avoid acknowledging him. — Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026