break
verb (used with object)
to smash, split, or divide into parts violently; reduce to pieces or fragments.
are breaking
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present progressiveof break.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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The blazes are breaking out faster because of drought made more severe by human-fueled climate change, the World Weather Attribution group said in a study published this week.
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
It’s as if our Founding Fathers are breaking up with the king of England, and it’s that part of the breakup when you tell the person you’re breaking up with everything that they did wrong.
From Slate ● Jul. 3, 2026
By driving over it to access your private drive, you are breaking the Highways Act.
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026
AI agents are breaking into the life sciences sector, which will require the bots to do things like pull from different data sources, analyze data and draft reports.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 20, 2026
“In this community, polygamists are breaking the law, even if they have married in the presence of a judge, with the statement of ‘I do’ and the signed document in their own hand.
From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket
