1
as in anxieties
a mental or nervous collapse
if you don't ease your workload, you're going to have a breakdown
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2
as in analyses
the separation and identification of the parts of a whole
the boss wanted a detailed breakdown of the sales figures
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Recent Examples of breakdowns
The hike comes after months of high-profile service issues such as breakdowns, crew shortages and fires.
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Naomi Ruchim,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
The videos are emerging from a country already pushed to the edge by an economic and energy crisis that has made blackouts, fuel shortages, transportation breakdowns and limited access to food and medicine part of daily life.
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Vera Lucia Pappaterra,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
The platform identifies specific integration friction points such as decision-making gridlock, collaboration breakdowns, and accountability gaps, so integration leaders can focus resources on highest-risk areas.
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Jennifer J. Fondrevay,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Kevin Weekes, Emily Kaplan and Meghan Chayka are tapped for pick-by-pick breakdowns.
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Corey Pronman,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
The national rail company SNCB canceled some peak hour trains on Monday and Tuesday to reduce the risk of breakdowns that could disrupt entire train lines.
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Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
23 June 2026
Here’s where the breakdowns become a bit more fun.
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Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
The company said electric drivetrains have fewer moving parts, which means less maintenance and fewer breakdowns.
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Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
Providers have responded by offering more detailed consultations, treatment breakdowns, and warranty information.
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Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Naomi Ruchim,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
The videos are emerging from a country already pushed to the edge by an economic and energy crisis that has made blackouts, fuel shortages, transportation breakdowns and limited access to food and medicine part of daily life.
—
Vera Lucia Pappaterra,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
The platform identifies specific integration friction points such as decision-making gridlock, collaboration breakdowns, and accountability gaps, so integration leaders can focus resources on highest-risk areas.
—
Jennifer J. Fondrevay,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Kevin Weekes, Emily Kaplan and Meghan Chayka are tapped for pick-by-pick breakdowns.
—
Corey Pronman,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
The national rail company SNCB canceled some peak hour trains on Monday and Tuesday to reduce the risk of breakdowns that could disrupt entire train lines.
—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
23 June 2026
Here’s where the breakdowns become a bit more fun.
—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
The company said electric drivetrains have fewer moving parts, which means less maintenance and fewer breakdowns.
—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
Providers have responded by offering more detailed consultations, treatment breakdowns, and warranty information.
—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breakdowns
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Some people in Caracas and surrounding areas suffered nervous breakdowns following the events of Wednesday afternoon, compounded by warnings that their homes might collapse.
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Indeed, among 20 nations evaluated in a recent report released by the Commonwealth Fund, a private foundation dedicated to healthcare analyses, Americans are the most likely to skip medications, treatments, tests, and consultations due to costs.
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The answer, according to two separate analyses, was a resounding no.
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Even tiny electromagnetic disturbances can disrupt the quantum states that perform calculations, reducing the accuracy and reliability of the system.
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To prevent future disturbances, the jail is shifting its operational approach.
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Wallingford also testified that inspections are not a replacement for reporting infant deaths.
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The parliamentary media center noted that the parts cut out of the Tuesday night broadcast included discussion of United Nations nuclear inspections, the country's frozen financial assets, and a $300 billion reconstruction fund.
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In a separate interview, another person familiar with the situation — who has been involved in past intelligence investigations involving Venezuelan officials — offered additional allegations about the restricted zone.
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In an exclusive interview at FBI headquarters, Raia said the bureau's multi-agency mission center has moved beyond intelligence gathering and into active financial investigations aimed at dismantling the networks that finance political violence.
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“Breakdowns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breakdowns. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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