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break

[breyk] / breɪk /










VERB
better a performance
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG




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And in a break with recent history, all of the City Council members running for re-election cruised to victories.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

“Bollinger Band width remains relatively subdued, and when paired with a break below the lower band, it often signals the start of a new directional move.”

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Nur House Cafe — If you’re in need of a caffeine break and something sweet, make time for Nur House Cafe.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Scientists interpret this as a genuine decrease in water because temperatures in the upper atmosphere are high enough to break water molecules apart into their constituent elements.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

The only way to do it is to break it down to simple, small units of time.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen




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