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Definitions

break the record

VERB
climax
Synonyms
STRONG
accomplish achieve cap conclude crown end finish fulfill peak succeed terminate top tower
WEAK
come to a head hit high spot reach a peak reach the zenith rise to crescendo
Antonyms
STRONG
begin commence fall initiate introduce lose miss start
WEAK
delve dip drop fall off

Example Sentences

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That would break the record for a continuous deployment by a U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026

To mark her eighth birthday on 3 March, Amelia is hoping to break the record for the most birthday cards received in the UK, by hitting the 8,000 cards mark.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026

Sales are expected to range between 92 trillion and 94 trillion won, which would also break the record of 86 trillion won set in the third quarter of 2025.

From Barron's • Jan. 7, 2026

Ticket registration begins on Jan. 14 with 14 million tickets available for the Olympics and Paralympics, which would break the record for Games tickets sold.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2025

I needed one touchdown to break the record for TDs in one season.

From "Crash" by Jerry Spinelli

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.