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break

[breyk] / breɪk /










VERB
better a performance
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG




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But all hell did break loose in other ways.

From Salon • Jun. 14, 2026

In one study, people who traveled on a short weekend break ruminated less about work concerns than people who spent a similar break at home.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026

Balogun appeared to double the lead coming out of the hydration break midway through the opening half, but the goal was negated by an offside call.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026

Here we break down some of those changes.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

It was having Marlene with us that helped break the ice, helped dispel suspicion.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo




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