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break

[breyk] / breɪk /










VERB
better a performance
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG




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Let’s stop innovating, let’s stop trying to break the mold on them.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

“Bollinger Band width remains relatively subdued, and when paired with a break below the lower band, it often signals the start of a new directional move.”

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Nur House Cafe — If you’re in need of a caffeine break and something sweet, make time for Nur House Cafe.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

"You can imagine the whole system as a finely branched power grid that becomes increasingly damaged with age: connections break down and currents stall," explains Dr. Maria Ermolaeva, the study's lead author.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

The break in the ice had not destroyed the trail.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell




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