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breaking even

VERB

be or become equal

Synonyms

WEAK

balance books equalize experience no loss recover cost recover expense

Example Sentences

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Joel said he was mostly breaking even and barely had enough money for food.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Both crops have been at least breaking even the past few years, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

To address the reasons for selling: A rental that is only breaking even today is also vulnerable to HOA increases, special assessments, and possible vacancies, not to mention taxes and maintenance.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 8, 2026

By the end of the year, she said, she was pulling in $15,000 in revenue a month from the center and was breaking even financially.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2025

Soon they were breaking even the toughest codes and ciphers.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield