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break-in

[breyk-in] / ˈbreɪkˌɪn /
NOUN
trespass
Synonyms
STRONGEST
burglary robbery
STRONG
housebreaking
WEAK
breaking and entering forced entry
break in
VERB
intrude
Synonyms
STRONGEST
interrupt steal
WEAK
barge in breach break and enter burglarize burgle burst in butt in interfere interject intervene invade meddle raid rob trespass
VERB
train in new skill
Synonyms
WEAK
accustom condition educate gentle get used to habituate initiate instruct prepare tame
NOUN
trespass
Synonyms
STRONGEST
burglary robbery
STRONG
housebreaking
WEAK
breaking and entering forced entry

Example Sentences

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The previously unseen image was shot by photographer Matt Porteous during the Waleses' Easter break in Cornwall.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Some observers perceived that as a break in what is regarded as one of the NFL’s best coach-general manager partnerships.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

Any break in interest rates, resulting in people moving and building houses again, would be a boon for the company.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

College grads are finally catching a break in this job market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

A dial tone, of course, followed the formal break in the connection.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger