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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

Example Sentences

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That would break the record for a continuous deployment by a U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 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

Might Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” or Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” tie or even break the record for most nods for a single movie?

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 19, 2026

The stock tumbled 20.8% in recent morning trading, putting it on track to break the record for a one-day selloff of 14.8%, which was set on Nov. 12, 2020.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 18, 2025

“Not until you break the record for living in a fort. We could bring you food. And pillows. And books.”

From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan