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

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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

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

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

LA28 plans to make 14 million tickets available for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, which would break the record set in Paris 2024 for the most sold.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2026

“Not until you break the record for living in a fort. We could bring you food. And pillows. And books.”

From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan

break the record

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