Definitions

break the record

VERB

climax

Synonyms

STRONG

accomplish achieve cap conclude crown end finish fulfill peak succeed terminate top tower

WEAK

come to a head hit high spot reach a peak reach the zenith rise to crescendo

Antonyms

STRONG

begin commence fall initiate introduce lose miss start

WEAK

delve dip drop fall off

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This home is poised to break the record because of its privacy, convenience and turnkey condition, Bowen said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

While the four astronauts will not touch down on the lunar surface, they are expected to break the record for the farthest distance from Earth during their pass around the Moon.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

To mark her eighth birthday on 3 March, the seven-year-old wanted to break the record for the most birthday cards received in the UK, by hitting the 8,000-card mark.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

To mark her eighth birthday on 3 March, Amelia is hoping to break the record for the most birthday cards received in the UK, by hitting the 8,000 cards mark.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026

Everyone hoped attendance would continue rising and that the number of people drawn to the closing ceremony of October 30 would break the record set on Chicago Day.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

break the record

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