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

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

For those with less than $2,000 of negative equity, that might mean waiting another six months to a year before breaking even on their loan, Jominy said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 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

Acevedo said he’ll likely be in the red for a few years before breaking even.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2024

Code breaking even helped drag the United States into the war.

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