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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

My husband and I own a condo in California with a 3% mortgage that’s currently rented, but we’re only breaking even because of rising HOA fees in this state.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 8, 2026

Rolex is likely only breaking even on its official secondhand watch program.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

She said international fee income had quadrupled over eight years to 2023, but the university was "barely breaking even".

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2025

The waves beat down on the sand louder at night, breaking even stronger than usual.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen