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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A sudden power surge is super-charging college softball and at least two other hitters, both at UCLA, could realistically break the record alongside her.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

If he claims three assists in the final five games of the season, he will break the record of 20 for the most in any single Premier League campaign.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 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

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

Howard wanted to break the record, but he had a tough choice to make.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

break the record

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