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break for

VERB
make
Synonyms
STRONGEST
go head meet move reach
STRONG
advance attain bear catch proceed progress
WEAK
arrive at arrive in time get to light out set out strike out take off
Antonyms
STRONGEST
miss stay stop
STRONG
halt lose retreat retrogress
WEAK
fail renounce

Example Sentences

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Our hearts break for the victims even as Michael’s music is fused to our souls.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

During a break for lunch, Jon Feinberg, president of the National Police Accountability Project, stepped out of the room and spoke to reporters.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

All U.S. taxpayers have until tax day — Wednesday, April 15 — to take advantage of the Roth IRA tax break for 2025, even if they think they earn too much.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Cowie stopped in during her lunch break for empanadas and chicken tenders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

“Tough break for you, then,” Matthew said with a shrug.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman