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Recent Examples of breaker
The breaker connected with the unit had tripped, so the contractor reset it.
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Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 June 2025
In 1964, British speed record breaker Donald Campbell used Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre as a racetrack, rocketing to a then-world land record speed of 403.1 mph across the wide, unbroken expanse.
—Angus Watson, CNN Money, 25 June 2025
Do not reward the law breaker who was aware of the possible consequences from the beginning.
—Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2025
These ceiling breakers—who have made their fortunes in everything from collagen to coal—hail from 13 nations and four continents (there are currently none from Africa or South America).
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
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Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 June 2025
In 1964, British speed record breaker Donald Campbell used Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre as a racetrack, rocketing to a then-world land record speed of 403.1 mph across the wide, unbroken expanse.
—Angus Watson, CNN Money, 25 June 2025
Do not reward the law breaker who was aware of the possible consequences from the beginning.
—Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2025
These ceiling breakers—who have made their fortunes in everything from collagen to coal—hail from 13 nations and four continents (there are currently none from Africa or South America).
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breaker
Noun
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Organizers called off the start of the Challenger Series portion of the competition on Wednesday, July 30, due to itty-bitty surf and a funky wind that was mucking up the conditions even more.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
30 July 2025
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Ericeira and Nazaré are popular surf spots for travelers who want to catch a wave or two.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
29 July 2025
Noun
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In the scope was one of the many tiny fish bones that were found that day, probably belonging to a small comber or a wrasse.—
Paul Greenberg,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 Dec. 2022
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The destructive combers continued to undermine dwellings near the water’s edge at West Newport Beach.—
Scott Harrison,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Sep. 2019
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Wendy pulled up to the release party for Janet Jackson’s Damita Jo album in strawberry blonde curls, army green eyeshadow, pink highlighter, and a sheer, glossy lip.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
18 July 2025
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Celebs have truly embraced all shades of red in 2025, including Megan's pal Keke Palmer, who has been all about copper, auburn, and strawberry hues, and SZA, who performed at the Super Bowl Halftime Show with rich, deep auburn curls.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
15 July 2025
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Keep this fact in mind the next time a scary Jaws scene pops into your head while wading knee-deep into the whitecaps.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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The bill sailed through the House but immediately hit whitecaps in the Senate as prominent LGBTQ+ advocacy groups raised murky legal concerns about the proposal, throwing it into limbo.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
28 Apr. 2025
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That middle-aged wave of insomnia has taught me not to take restful sleep for granted.—
Gwen Rockwood,
Arkansas Online,
24 July 2025
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No, corn sweat is not the primary cause behind the heat wave Cincinnati is experiencing this week.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
24 July 2025
Noun
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This season’s kitchen catastrophes comprises an array of performers, including a belly dancer, opera singer, professional roller skater and puppeteer.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
28 July 2025
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Jordan Walker beat an infield roller to third baseman Ryan McMahon, moving Arenado to third.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
22 July 2025
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“Breaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breaker. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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