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breaking

[brey-king] / ˈbreɪ kɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
bursting
Synonyms
STRONG
collapsing cracking crumbling fracturing shattering smashing splintering splitting tearing
Antonyms
WEAK
enduring strong
NOUN
division
Synonyms
STRONG
detaching detachment dividing parting partition separation
Antonyms
STRONG
attachment
WEAK
union

Example Sentences

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Another dealt with someone breaking up with them to get back with their ex, only to come crawling back.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

The stock market rallied on Tuesday because apparently those three characters are going to leave quietly, at the same time, without breaking anything in your asset allocation.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

The results open the door to new treatments aimed at breaking down these damaging sugars in the digestive system.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

Despite being charged by the Premier League, the EFL took on the case following their relegation last year and they were found guilty of breaking PSR rules in the English Football League.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

“We have to leave sometime,” Regan finally said, breaking the silence.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin