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as in infringements
a failure to uphold the requirements of law, duty, or obligation
the president's deliberate misstatements were widely seen as a breach of the public trust
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as in violations
a breaking of a moral or legal code
cheating on the exam was a serious breach of the military academy's honor code
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as in gaps
an open space in a barrier (as a wall or hedge)
the cat got out of the yard through a breach in the hedge
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as in violates
to fail to keep
a builder being sued by a homeowner for breaching a contract
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Recent Examples of breaches
Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Data breaches are becoming increasingly common as age verification laws and government surveillance measures worldwide grow.
—Justyn Newman, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
Class action lawsuits, fragmented billing and steep regulatory fines due to patient privacy breaches and other issues often result in tens to hundreds of millions of dollars of losses.
—Jeffrey Tully, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
The gate also has several holes and breaches that have been hastily repaired.
—Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2026
Other Bay Area local governments have been impacted by similar cybersecurity breaches.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Class action lawsuits, fragmented billing and steep regulatory fines due to patient privacy breaches and other issues often result in tens to hundreds of millions of dollars of losses.
—Christian Dameff, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2026
The site will show whether your information has appeared in past breaches tied to that email.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Mar. 2026
That could put all users — not just parents or children — at risk of data breaches, said Rin Alajaji, associate director of state affairs at the Electronic Frontier Foundation, a nonprofit that defends civil liberties online.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
Quanta Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
The sound of her paws on the floor, the weight of her on your lap, the pure joy of her silly expressions, the sound of her bark when the mailman breaches the front porch, the softness of her wooly head, and yes, even the ever-present doggy breath.
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
If a player breaches a revenue-sharing agreement… ?
—Justin Williams, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
As a battle ensues, the matriarch of the Tulkuns breaches the water and attacks the enemy ship, also known as the factory ship.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 Dec. 2025
The difference, Tillmon said, is that whereas law enforcement is more responsive in nature, violence interrupters act before a situation breaches a level of crime.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Nothing so much as a heated theological debate breaches the Brotherhood’s temperate cultural climes.
—Hannah Gold, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
In 2016, Brooks could not even conceive of the spasms and breaches of etiquette that Trumpism would produce on an almost daily basis.
—Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Data breaches are becoming increasingly common as age verification laws and government surveillance measures worldwide grow.
—Justyn Newman, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
Class action lawsuits, fragmented billing and steep regulatory fines due to patient privacy breaches and other issues often result in tens to hundreds of millions of dollars of losses.
—Jeffrey Tully, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
The gate also has several holes and breaches that have been hastily repaired.
—Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2026
Other Bay Area local governments have been impacted by similar cybersecurity breaches.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Class action lawsuits, fragmented billing and steep regulatory fines due to patient privacy breaches and other issues often result in tens to hundreds of millions of dollars of losses.
—Christian Dameff, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2026
The site will show whether your information has appeared in past breaches tied to that email.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Mar. 2026
That could put all users — not just parents or children — at risk of data breaches, said Rin Alajaji, associate director of state affairs at the Electronic Frontier Foundation, a nonprofit that defends civil liberties online.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
When magma breaches the surface of the Earth, it’s usually called lava.
—Quanta Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
The sound of her paws on the floor, the weight of her on your lap, the pure joy of her silly expressions, the sound of her bark when the mailman breaches the front porch, the softness of her wooly head, and yes, even the ever-present doggy breath.
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
If a player breaches a revenue-sharing agreement… ?
—Justin Williams, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
As a battle ensues, the matriarch of the Tulkuns breaches the water and attacks the enemy ship, also known as the factory ship.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 Dec. 2025
The difference, Tillmon said, is that whereas law enforcement is more responsive in nature, violence interrupters act before a situation breaches a level of crime.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Nothing so much as a heated theological debate breaches the Brotherhood’s temperate cultural climes.
—Hannah Gold, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breaches
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Montana led the nation in passing legislation that limits infringements on the ability of any resident to make full use of AI and related technologies.—
Neil Chilson,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
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The framework now chosen must address significant constitutional and European legal concerns and avoid serious infringements on entrepreneurial freedom of decision-making, program design and supply.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
6 Feb. 2026
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Will the agency adopt the model of personal injury attorneys and serial plaintiffs who have abused the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Unruh Civil Rights Act to shake down unsuspecting business owners for purely technical violations of the law?—
Adam Summers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Authorities said the suspect was transported to the Central Booking Intake Facility and charged with first- and second-degree murder, assault and handgun violations.—
Todd Karpovich,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Apr. 2026
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And in South Florida groups have stepped in to support migrants navigating complicated immigration processes, from deportation to self-deportation, often filling gaps left by government systems.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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Experts have also said America’s broader retirement system earns just a C-plus grade, with persistent gaps in coverage, savings adequacy, and longevity protection.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Supreme Court said Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for minors violates the free speech rights of a Christian counselor.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Israeli rights groups and international organizations say the law violates international law and discriminates against Palestinians through unequal application across courts.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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Jenkins said Lazo's crimes led ride-hailing companies to change their practices to increase rider safety.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Daniel Alaniz Pineda, 19 at the time; his brother Jordan Castillo, 17; and 16-year-old Miguel Angel-Martinez hatched a plan to rob Canoy that set the crimes in motion.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Apr. 2026
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Korda took the season opener that was cut to 54 holes because of extreme cold and wind in Florida, while Kim won last week at Sharon Heights.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Make no mistake, as healthy top-to-bottom as Denver is, there are still a few notable holes on this roster.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
28 Mar. 2026
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Antonelli breaks a record set by Lewis Hamilton in 2007, when the 22-year-old led the world championship in his rookie season.—
Sahil Kapur,
NBC news,
29 Mar. 2026
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The first choice For every assistant coach looking to lead their own program, their first job often makes or breaks their careers.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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Their sins will be washed away by the waters of liberty.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
28 Mar. 2026
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Whatever Heidegger’s political sins, his philosophy restores a clarity our therapeutic culture fears.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
27 Mar. 2026
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