Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com

breaks

  • plural
    of break.
    break
    verb (used with object)
    to smash, split, or divide into parts violently; reduce to pieces or fragments.
  • present tense form
    of break (3rd person singular).
    break
    verb (used with object)
    to smash, split, or divide into parts violently; reduce to pieces or fragments.

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

And, if you’re a gamer but not a horror connoisseur, Nadira Goffe helpfully breaks down whether Resident Evil will be too scary for you, using Slate’s highly scientific Scaredy Scale.

From Slate ● Sep. 21, 2026

Losing track of pension pots from previous jobs, and concerns about how career breaks might affect their entitlement, were also frequent responses.

From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026

“Please delete this,” she urged French on X. “This post breaks my heart. I see college kids cheering on their football team. I see Texans.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 20, 2026

“A play that breaks your heart,” said NC State coach Dave Doeren after the 35-31 loss.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026

“I don’t take breaks in my search for value,” he wrote to White Mountains.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis