BROKE OFF Synonyms: 109 Similar and Opposite Words

broke off

verb

past tense of break off

as in stopped

to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end the judge broke off court proceedings until after lunch

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as in expired

to come to an end talks between the two sides broke off when one began making unreasonable demands

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Recent Examples of broke off Mack scored on a 2-yard run in the first half and broke off a 67-yard TD run late in the third quarter that put Arizona State up 24-6. — ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026 Christianson broke off a 78-yard touchdown run in the second half. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026 During the launch, a chunk of insulating foam broke off of the external tank and hit the bottom of the rocket booster, leaving a huge dent. — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 7 Oct. 2026 In addition to Williams’ 22-yard touchdown, Jonaz Walton broke off a 44-yard run in the fourth quarter. — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026 On second down, wide receiver Malik Washington broke off a 30-yard reception after safety Alohi Gilman missed a tackle. — Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2026 Brown broke off a 32-yard run and suffered an apparent leg injury. — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026 Winooski is a former textile mill town that broke off from nearby Colchester, Vermont, in 1922 to become its own city. — Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2026 The couple broke off their engagement a few months after their son’s arrival, People confirmed. — Emma Banks, InStyle, 8 Sep. 2026

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The Bruins forced seven turnovers and stopped Oregon’s late two-point try at the one-yard line, preserving a signature victory that strengthened UCLA’s playoff case.

— Elias Esquivel, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026
In 2009, armed men stopped a convoy of civilians, relatives, lawyers and journalists heading to submit election filings in Maguindanao and killed 58 people, at least 32 of them journalists and media workers.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of stopped

Verb

Unfortunately, there are those on America’s political left who would also be satisfied if the State of Israel ceased to exist.

— Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 8 Oct. 2026
An all-electric sedan was supposed to be next, but a year from the showroom, it was abruptly canceled, leaving the automaker with nothing to sell as old models like the F-Pace ceased production.

— Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of ceased

Verb

Both were on full display on Sunday during, and then after, the Jets' victory over the Cleveland Browns that ended a three-game losing skid for the Jets and ended a three-game win streak for the Browns.

— Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
The rising 200-day at $139 sits just above it, and that's where buyers ended the selloff after the August breakout failed.

— Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of ended

Verb

School officials also halted any sort of tailgating until noon local time.

— Ryan Morik OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026
Last month, the Supreme Court ruled 8-1 that the 4th Circuit had prematurely halted the rule, finding that the FCC must issue a decision on the Democratic candidates’ petition for review before the appeals court can get involved.

— Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of halted

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Sales were slightly below expectations, but the stock jumped 3% as traders concluded the demand for AI services remained strong.

— Jim Edwards, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026
The other two judges, Kelly and Tymkovich, concluded the NCAA made a sufficient showing under the factors governing stays pending appeal, including on the merits and irreparable harm.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of concluded

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Judge was not afforded the same opportunity, left off the rosters for the wild-card series and ALDS because of his calf injury.

— Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
Picking up right where the previous episode left off, this one starts with River and Sid in a retro-’80s bowling alley looking for a pay phone because Sid still insists on getting in contact with Diana Taverner.

— Scott Tobias, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2026