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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

But a European escape could be a way of getting a break without breaking the bank.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

There’s also a spacious patio if you need a break between acts.

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

That and hanging out with Gabi at break times.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler




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