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 broken in
Davidson said Cline had surgery to repair her jaw which was broken in three places and was discharged from the hospital a couple of days ago and is recovering at her home in Kentucky.
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Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Sep. 2025
Hypersonic missiles capable of flying well in excess of five times the speed of sound promise to revolutionize warfare and aviation in general in a manner not seen since the sound barrier was broken in 1947.
—New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2025
As Daniel lies unconscious and broken in a hospital bed, the doctors warn Laura and her husband, Howard (Waleed Zuaiter), that their son probably won’t make it.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
Having started reasonably well, her serve then started letting her down and she was broken in three straight service games to fall behind in the match.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Sep. 2025
Hypersonic missiles capable of flying well in excess of five times the speed of sound promise to revolutionize warfare and aviation in general in a manner not seen since the sound barrier was broken in 1947.
—New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2025
As Daniel lies unconscious and broken in a hospital bed, the doctors warn Laura and her husband, Howard (Waleed Zuaiter), that their son probably won’t make it.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
Having started reasonably well, her serve then started letting her down and she was broken in three straight service games to fall behind in the match.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for broken in
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Continue reading … OPINION MIKE POMPEO – Russian aircraft invaded two NATO members in two weeks.—
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FOXNews.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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Poland borders Ukraine, which was invaded by Russia in 2022.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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Anyone who’s had a peaceful fall day interrupted by the loud sound of a leaf blower is likely to have a little more affection for leaf rakes.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Sep. 2025
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There, seven of the past 11 days of racing at the Vuelta were cut short or interrupted because Spain's government estimated more than 100,000 people were on the streets in Madrid during the final stage this month.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Hamas has robbed the Palestinian people, deprived them of their lives and freedom, and cannot dictate their future.—
Ben Kelly,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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Ranzy’s attorney, assistant public defender Alex Vian, asked Judge Bryce Ehrman that he be released on $10,000 conditional bail, arguing that he was robbed at gunpoint and defended himself.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Fed typically only delivers large rate cuts in times of economic trouble.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
22 Sep. 2025
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But Travis, 35, cut in, saying that the rankings had changed.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Broken in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broken%20in. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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