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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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This home is poised to break the record because of its privacy, convenience and turnkey condition, Bowen said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 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

LA28 is planning to make 14 million tickets available for the Games, which would break the record for total tickets sold set by Paris 2024.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

A young Igor Thiago could not have known he would one day break the record for the most goals by a Brazilian player in a Premier League season.

From BBC • 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

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