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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Fernandes is on course to break the record for the highest number of assists provided across a single Premier League season.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026

Might Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” or Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” tie or even break the record for most nods for a single movie?

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 19, 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

Everyone hoped attendance would continue rising and that the number of people drawn to the closing ceremony of October 30 would break the record set on Chicago Day.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

break the record

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