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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

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If he claims three assists in the final five games of the season, he will break the record of 20 for the most in any single Premier League campaign.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 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

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

break the record

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