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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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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

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

To mark her eighth birthday on 3 March, the seven-year-old wanted to break the record for the most birthday cards received in the UK, by hitting the 8,000-card mark.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

Howard wanted to break the record, but he had a tough choice to make.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

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