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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He does, however, still have a long way to go to break the record for most assists ever in the Premier League - that is held by Ryan Giggs with 162.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

A sudden power surge is super-charging college softball and at least two other hitters, both at UCLA, could realistically break the record alongside her.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Over the next few days, a World Championship match might break the record for snooker's biggest-ever television audience.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

While the four astronauts will not touch down on the lunar surface, they are expected to break the record for the farthest distance from Earth during their pass around the Moon.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

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

From "Crash" by Jerry Spinelli

break the record

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