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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
John M. Bremen, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
While nearly 96% of organizations provide some form of security awareness training, around 90% of data breaches still involve the human element.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 11 May 2026
Major breaches that could fuel future identity fraud UnitedHealth confirmed in January 2025 that about 190 million people were affected by the Change Healthcare breach.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
Sometimes small breaches reveal weaknesses that threat actors later exploit in future leaks, said Yuceel, who likened it to a leak in a boat.
—Heather Hollingsworth, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Students and professors trying to access Canvas are seeing an extortion note from ShinyHunters, a cybercriminal group that’s been on a spree of high-profile breaches in recent weeks.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 8 May 2026
Ben Singleton, a cybersecurity expert with NetGenius, said many breaches begin with phishing emails designed to steal login information.
—Marissa Armas, CBS News, 8 May 2026
The superintendent should consult with generative AI experts to learn the difference between AI and generative AI, to determine the appropriateness of generative AI in schools, to establish safety protocols to avoid data breaches and deny student access to erroneous and/or offensive information.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Data breaches are costly and pose direct safety risks.
—IEEE Spectrum, 6 May 2026
Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 9 May 2026
Gas breaches $6 a gallon in California.
—Angela Cullen, Bloomberg, 30 Apr. 2026
Her filing says the renaming violates federal statutes, breaches the board’s fiduciary duties and contradicts the trust Congress created after Kennedy’s assassination.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
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
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
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High-profile data breaches and service interruptions have captured media attention, eroding trust and brand value.
—John M. Bremen, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
While nearly 96% of organizations provide some form of security awareness training, around 90% of data breaches still involve the human element.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 11 May 2026
Major breaches that could fuel future identity fraud UnitedHealth confirmed in January 2025 that about 190 million people were affected by the Change Healthcare breach.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
Sometimes small breaches reveal weaknesses that threat actors later exploit in future leaks, said Yuceel, who likened it to a leak in a boat.
—Heather Hollingsworth, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Students and professors trying to access Canvas are seeing an extortion note from ShinyHunters, a cybercriminal group that’s been on a spree of high-profile breaches in recent weeks.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 8 May 2026
Ben Singleton, a cybersecurity expert with NetGenius, said many breaches begin with phishing emails designed to steal login information.
—Marissa Armas, CBS News, 8 May 2026
The superintendent should consult with generative AI experts to learn the difference between AI and generative AI, to determine the appropriateness of generative AI in schools, to establish safety protocols to avoid data breaches and deny student access to erroneous and/or offensive information.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Data breaches are costly and pose direct safety risks.
—IEEE Spectrum, 6 May 2026
Verb
Wembanyama’s unorthodox combination of height and skill breaches our paradigms.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 9 May 2026
Gas breaches $6 a gallon in California.
—Angela Cullen, Bloomberg, 30 Apr. 2026
Her filing says the renaming violates federal statutes, breaches the board’s fiduciary duties and contradicts the trust Congress created after Kennedy’s assassination.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
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
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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Meanwhile, 24 eateries, including a local cafe, received citations for health code violations such as brown residue in the ice machine, a lack of quaternary ammonia test strips and improperly cooled food.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
May 15,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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Commercial and industrial customers face $500 penalties for a first offense and $1,500 for additional violations.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2026
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That means closing gaps quickly, improving leadership alignment and ensuring teams are focused on what drives results.—
Sue Mysko,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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One of the most glaring gaps lies between the infrared and millimeter-wavelength radio observations, but the Probe Far-Infrared Mission for Astrophysics (PRIMA) would fill much of it.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
15 May 2026
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The lawsuit argued that Georgia law mandates transparency in all aspects of the conduct of elections and the counting and recording of votes, and that Raffensperger's decision to exclude observers violates those statutes.—
CBS News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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The escalation began when Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier (R) issued a letter to the NFL earlier this year, alleging that its Rooney Rule violates Florida’s civil rights laws.—
Justin Klawans,
TheWeek,
19 May 2026
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But his eventual unraveling included accusations of misappropriated funds, his resignation, a bizarre alleged suicide-for-hire and insurance scam plot, a stint in rehab for drug addiction, dozens of financial crimes, his disbarment and, ultimately, the murder charges.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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Netflix's Worst Ex Ever details Wilson's crimes and chronicles how Testasecca's involvement was critical in leading authorities to the killer.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Alex Smalley at least gets a head start thanks to his sublime play on the back nine at Aronimink Golf Club, with six birdies over his last 10 holes for a 2-under 68 and a two-shot lead.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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If your tree is in a lawn, poke 6-inch deep holes around the drip line and pour the fertilizer into them.—
Rachel Silva,
Martha Stewart,
17 May 2026
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Harbaugh breaks the tie narrowly by outmanaging Titans boss Robert Saleh.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Dahlia, a disillusioned police aide, breaks into the mansion of the corrupt police chief Bernal and steals the money from his safe, unloading the funds to slum dwellers whose settlement Bernal razed down.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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Genius and grit can mask a lot of sins.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
18 May 2026
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The Orson subplot feels like the show is shooting one too many fish in the barrel, because the sins of the grown-ups provide enough targets on their own.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
17 May 2026
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“Breaches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breaches. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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