dict_dl/en_MerriamWebster/bre_MW.json

{
  "Breathalyzer":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{},
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8breth-\u0259-\u02ccl\u012b-z\u0259r",
      "\u02c8bre-th\u0259-\u02ccl\u012b-z\u0259r"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-001458",
    "type":[
      "trademark"
    ]
  },
  "Brevoortia":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a genus of small marine fishes (family Clupeidae) comprising the menhadens":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "New Latin, probably from J. Carson Brevoort \u20201887 American naturalist and ichthyologist + New Latin -ia":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "br\u0259\u02c8v\u014drsh(\u0113)\u0259"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-044736",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "breach":{
    "antonyms":[
      "break",
      "contravene",
      "fracture",
      "infringe (on ",
      "offend",
      "traduce",
      "transgress",
      "violate"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": a break in accustomed friendly relations":[
        "caused a breach between the two countries"
      ],
      ": a broken, ruptured, or torn condition or area":[
        "a breach of the skin",
        "the leak was a major security breach"
      ],
      ": a gap (as in a wall) made by battering":[
        "fixing a breach in the fence",
        "once more unto the breach , dear friends, \u2026 or close the wall up with our English dead",
        "\u2014 Shakespeare"
      ],
      ": a leap especially of a whale out of water":[],
      ": a temporary gap in continuity : hiatus":[
        "a breach of routine"
      ],
      ": break , violate":[
        "breach an agreement"
      ],
      ": infraction or violation of a law, obligation, tie, or standard":[
        "a breach of trust",
        "sued them for breach of contract"
      ],
      ": to leap out of water":[
        "a whale breaching"
      ],
      ": to make a gap in by battering : to make a breach (see breach entry 1 sense 2b ) in":[
        "breached the castle wall"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Noun",
      "This is clearly a breach of the treaty.",
      "Many people consider her decision to be a breach of trust .",
      "The judge ruled that the doctor's actions were in breach of her contractual duty.",
      "Verb",
      "He claims that the city breached an agreement by selling the property.",
      "Is he going to breach his contract",
      "The army breached the castle wall.",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "The unprecedented breach of Supreme Court protocol, which showed how the conservative justices might overturn Roe, led to protests across the country. \u2014 John Fritze, USA TODAY , 24 June 2022",
      "Cotton\u2019s declaration also raises questions about the possibility of an additional, previously unreported election security breach in Fulton County, Ga., home to Atlanta. \u2014 Amy Gardner, Washington Post , 12 June 2022",
      "More importantly, this approach diminishes the likelihood of a costly security breach \u2014the most damaging potential consequence of complexity. \u2014 Ev Kontsevoy, Forbes , 10 June 2022",
      "The women are the 29th and 30th Illinoisans to have been charged so far in the Capitol breach , an ongoing investigation that has been described by prosecutors as the largest criminal probe in the country\u2019s history. \u2014 Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune , 2 June 2022",
      "More than 800 people have been charged so far in the breach , including several with local ties, and the investigation is continuing more than a year later. \u2014 Kristina Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune , 27 May 2022",
      "According to the transcript of body camera video, Arredondo could be heard speaking into a phone, preparing for a breach and asking for someone to look into the windows of one of the classrooms to see if anything could be seen. \u2014 J. David Goodman, BostonGlobe.com , 9 June 2022",
      "Nationwide, about 800 people have been arrested as of this month in all 50 states and the District of Columbia on charges stemming from the Capitol breach , according to the U.S. Justice Department. \u2014 Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune , 2 June 2022",
      "Joan Trumpauer Mulholland was sentenced to prison for breach of peace due to her participation as a Freedom Rider. \u2014 Tori B. Powell, CBS News , 28 May 2022",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
      "According to law enforcement sources, local police tried to breach the classroom doors, and officers were shot at and injured. \u2014 Stephanie Pagones, Fox News , 26 May 2022",
      "The military were called after protesters twice tried to breach the prime minister's 'Temple Trees' private residence compound overnight, a senior security source told CNN. \u2014 Iqbal Athas And Rhea Mogul, CNN , 10 May 2022",
      "In June, a passenger on a Delta Air Lines flight from Los Angeles to Nashville tried to breach the plane\u2019s cockpit while in the air, forcing the flight to be diverted to Albuquerque. \u2014 Washington Post , 12 Jan. 2022",
      "In June, a passenger on a Delta Air Lines flight from Los Angeles to Nashville tried to breach the plane\u2019s cockpit while in the air, forcing the flight to be diverted to Albuquerque. \u2014 Bryan Pietsch, Anchorage Daily News , 12 Jan. 2022",
      "Angeli, according to prosecutors citing security footage, was among the first people to breach the Capitol. \u2014 The Arizona Republic , 9 June 2022",
      "According to court documents, Copeland was seen on YouTube and Instagram videos pushing and fighting with police officers during the insurrection, part of a group people trying to breach police lines. \u2014 Scott D. Pierce, The Salt Lake Tribune , 20 May 2022",
      "Police responded by using water cannons on government supporters trying to breach law enforcement cordons. \u2014 Washington Post , 9 May 2022",
      "Gillespie admitted to the AP reporter that he and some other people were involved in trying to breach the Capitol building. \u2014 Caitlin O'kane, CBS News , 26 Apr. 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun",
      "1547, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1":"Verb"
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English breche \"act of breaking, opening in a wall, violation,\" probably in part continuing Old English br\u01e3c \"act of breaking\" (derivative from base of brecan \"to break\"), in part borrowed from Anglo-French & continental Old French breche \"break, gap,\" going back to Old Low Franconian *breka, derivative of *brekan \"to break,\" going back to Germanic *brekan- \u2014 more at break entry 1":"Noun",
      "derivative of breach entry 1":"Verb"
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8br\u0113ch"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "contravention",
      "infraction",
      "infringement",
      "transgression",
      "trespass",
      "violation"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-172732",
    "type":[
      "noun",
      "verb"
    ]
  },
  "bread":{
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "noun",
      "verb"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": a usually baked and leavened food made of a mixture whose basic constituent is flour or meal":[],
      ": food , sustenance":[
        "our daily bread"
      ],
      ": livelihood":[
        "earns his bread as a laborer"
      ],
      ": money":[],
      ": resources risked or charitable deeds performed without expectation of return":[],
      ": to cover with bread crumbs":[
        "Bread the pork chops and place them in the pan."
      ]
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8bred"
    ],
    "synonyms":[
      "bucks",
      "cabbage",
      "cash",
      "change",
      "chips",
      "coin",
      "currency",
      "dough",
      "gold",
      "green",
      "jack",
      "kale",
      "legal tender",
      "lolly",
      "long green",
      "loot",
      "lucre",
      "money",
      "moola",
      "moolah",
      "needful",
      "pelf",
      "scratch",
      "shekels",
      "sheqels",
      "shekelim",
      "shekalim",
      "sheqalim",
      "tender",
      "wampum"
    ],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[
      "Noun",
      "She bakes bread every day.",
      "The bakery offers a nice selection of breads and pastries.",
      "Verb",
      "She breaded the pork chops before frying them.",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "The Dub\u2019s recipe calls for beef, pork and bread , Pirtle says, but the rest is a secret. \u2014 Bob Carlton | Bcarlton@al.com, al , 28 June 2022",
      "Milania Stupnyckyj of Milwaukee long made the dinners for parishioners at St. Michael\u2019s Ukrainian Catholic Church, 1025 S. 11th St. in Milwaukee, consisting of cabbage rolls, borsch, beef and paska, an Easter bread . \u2014 Alysha Witwicki, Journal Sentinel , 28 June 2022",
      "Standout entr\u00e9es include the lamb specialty, garlic bread appetizer and the cr\u00e8me br\u00fbl\u00e9e, which is torched right in front of diners. \u2014 Allyson Portee, The Hollywood Reporter , 28 June 2022",
      "When Russian bombs ruin a farm in eastern Ukraine, for example, there is a strong chance that family in Lebanon, which receives 80% of its grain from Ukraine, won\u2019t have bread , aid workers say. \u2014 Tracy Wilkinsonstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 27 June 2022",
      "Runaway food inflation may be tamed soon\u2014at least temporarily\u2014as farm commodities tumble after a surge that pushed up prices of everything from bread to chicken wings. \u2014 Michael Hirtzer, Fortune , 27 June 2022",
      "The same thing applies to English muffins and pita bread . \u2014 Stefani Sassos, Ms, Rdn, Cso, Cdn, Nasm-cpt, Good Housekeeping , 27 June 2022",
      "This bright orange, sizzling olive oil has just a touch of heat, good for dipping that bread or adding a kick to a vinaigrette. \u2014 Aly Walansky, Forbes , 25 June 2022",
      "Pick up some bright red tomatoes for a salad, homemade soap, vegetables for a delicious dinner or fresh bread straight from the oven at your local market. \u2014 Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant , 24 June 2022",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
      "The high-hydration dough undergoes a 30-hour cold fermentation, yielding a moist, bubbly bread with a chewy texture, according to Dennig. \u2014 Janelle Bitker, San Francisco Chronicle , 18 Oct. 2021",
      "This session will bread down how parents can access materials and stay connected. \u2014 Deborah Sullivan Brennan, San Diego Union-Tribune , 18 Aug. 2020",
      "Staten Island Angelina\u2019s Ristorante Listed as costoletta con burrata, the veal Parm at this upscale spot comes breaded , pounded and topped with burrata and tomato. \u2014 Florence Fabricant, New York Times , 5 May 2020",
      "If the bread hasn\u2019t gone rock-solid, tear into pieces and pulse it in your food processor, then keep your fresh breadcrumbs in the freezer for topping a pan of mac and cheese or breading a chicken cutlet. \u2014 Carla Lalli Music, Bon App\u00e9tit , 2 Apr. 2020",
      "Chicken cutlets are ideal for breading and frying to bring restaurant-style cooking to your kitchen. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 31 Mar. 2020",
      "To bread the pork, cover each piece in flour mix, fully submerge into the egg and water mixture and then coat with panko breadcrumbs. \u2014 Mike Sutter, ExpressNews.com , 2 Apr. 2020",
      "One of Irondale Cafe\u2019s specialties was unripe tomatoes that were sliced, breaded , and deep-fried. \u2014 Eric Velasco, al , 12 Mar. 2020",
      "It\u2019s fried and breaded perfectly before being coated in a sweet, spicy, tangy red sauce. \u2014 John-john Williams Iv, baltimoresun.com , 25 Sep. 2019"
    ],
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English breed , from Old English br\u0113ad ; akin to Old High German br\u014dt bread, Old English br\u0113owan to brew":"Noun"
    },
    "first_known_use":{
      "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun",
      "circa 1600, in the meaning defined above":"Verb"
    },
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-060727"
  },
  "breadbasket":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a major cereal-producing region":[],
      ": stomach":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "the breadbasket of the world",
      "The area is becoming the nation's breadbasket .",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "The pain will be intense for some of the world's poorest nations that rely on Ukraine and Russia as their breadbasket . \u2014 Shawn Tully, Fortune , 24 Mar. 2022",
      "Russia and Ukraine -- often referred to collectively as Europe's breadbasket -- produce a third of the global supply of wheat and barley, but Kyiv has been unable to ship exports due to Moscow's offensive. \u2014 Shannon K. Crawford, ABC News , 7 June 2022",
      "But since Russia first invaded Ukraine, ports have been blocked by Russian warships and grain silos have been destroyed, upending trade flows out of the Black Sea breadbasket region. \u2014 Sophie Mellor, Fortune , 16 May 2022",
      "With some states in India\u2019s breadbasket northern and central regions seeing forecasts with highs of 120 Fahrenheit this week, observers fear a range of lasting impacts, both local and international, from the hot spell. \u2014 NBC News , 26 Apr. 2022",
      "Historically a breadbasket , the country is suffering from a collapse of wheat production due to a combination of drought and rising prices. \u2014 Washington Post , 13 Apr. 2022",
      "The test of resilience posed by Russia\u2019s war in Ukraine is radiating out from the Black Sea region, a global breadbasket . \u2014 Howard Lafranchi, The Christian Science Monitor , 21 Mar. 2022",
      "Blessed with rich soil, abundant rain, and a long growing season, the Delmarva peninsula\u2014a tri-state area sandwiched between the Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay\u2014was known as the breadbasket of the American Revolution. \u2014 Tim Neville, Outside Online , 8 July 2021",
      "And then Russia invaded Ukraine, the world's breadbasket . \u2014 Matt Egan, CNN , 13 May 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1753, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8bred-\u02ccba-sk\u0259t"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "abdomen",
      "belly",
      "gut",
      "solar plexus",
      "stomach",
      "tummy"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-203428",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "breadth":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": comprehensive quality : scope":[
        "the breadth of his learning"
      ],
      ": distance from side to side : width":[
        "the height, breadth , and depth of each piece of furniture"
      ],
      ": liberality of views or taste":[
        "breadth of mind"
      ],
      ": something of full width":[
        "begin with a breadth of silk"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[
      "We measured the height, breadth , and depth of each piece of furniture.",
      "a great breadth of land awaited those who were brave and hardy enough to settle it",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Using route 40 to cross into Colorado at the town of Dinosaur, then on to Rangely and Colorado route 139 to Grand Junction quickly illustrated the breadth of geography offered by the Centennial State. \u2014 Karl Brauer, Forbes , 27 June 2022",
      "The craft has an overall length of 694 feet, overall pontoon breadth of 157 feet, and a height of 65 feet from baseline to wing deck. \u2014 William Thornton | Wthornton@al.com, al , 20 June 2022",
      "The speakers cycling from the stage addressed an equally large breadth of issues, from environmental concerns to challenges faced by indigenous peoples. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 18 June 2022",
      "The allegations against Knuth cover the breadth of possibilities, including drug dealing, prostitution, political bribes, police bribes and blackmail. \u2014 David Reamer, Anchorage Daily News , 5 June 2022",
      "Even in the wake of a pandemic, this summer brings striking examples of the theater field\u2019s breadth , depth and glorious eclecticism. \u2014 Celia Wren, Washington Post , 2 June 2022",
      "Netflix leads premium video consumption share in the rest of SEA, with content breadth across premium U.S. series and movies, Korean dramas, Japanese anime and international originals serving SEA audiences. \u2014 Patrick Frater, Variety , 30 May 2022",
      "Its replacement has been rising next door, not as tall or distinctive but with greater depth, breadth , and contemporary tech and comforts. \u2014 From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY , 25 May 2022",
      "In this collection that spans identity and genre, writers explore a breadth of experiences involving human reproduction, including pregnancy, surrogacy, and sterilization. \u2014 New York Times , 20 May 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English breadeth, breth , from brede breadth (from Old English br\u01e3du , from br\u0101d broad) + -th (as in lengthe length)":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8bretth",
      "\u02c8bredth",
      "nonstandard \u02c8breth"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "distance",
      "expanse",
      "expansion",
      "extent",
      "field",
      "length",
      "plain",
      "reach",
      "sheet",
      "spread",
      "stretch",
      "waste"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-045423",
    "type":[
      "adverb or adjective",
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "break":{
    "antonyms":[
      "breath",
      "breather",
      "interruption",
      "lull",
      "pause",
      "recess"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": a favorable or opportune situation : chance":[
        "waiting for a big break in show business"
      ],
      ": a gap in an otherwise continuous electric circuit":[],
      ": a gap or opening caused or appearing as if caused by damage : a condition produced by or as if by breaking : gap":[
        "a break in the pipe",
        "breaks in the ice",
        "a break in the clouds",
        "waiting for a break in the traffic"
      ],
      ": a notable change of subject matter, attitude, or treatment":[
        "the break after the eighth line of a sonnet"
      ],
      ": a place or situation at which a break occurs: such as":[],
      ": a planned interruption in a radio or television program":[
        "a break for the commercial"
      ],
      ": a quick shift from one rhythmic track to another in the same tempo and key on a different turntable":[],
      ": a respite from work, school, or duty":[
        "take a short coffee break",
        "college kids on spring break"
      ],
      ": a rupture in previously agreeable relations":[
        "a break between the two countries"
      ],
      ": a stroke of luck and especially of good luck":[
        "got a lucky break",
        "can't seem to catch a break",
        "a series of bad breaks"
      ],
      ": a sudden and abrupt decline of prices or values":[],
      ": a sudden change in vocal pitch, intensity, or tone":[
        "speaking passionately, with a break in her voice"
      ],
      ": a usually solo instrumental passage in jazz, folk, or popular music":[],
      ": an abrupt split or difference with something previously adhered to or followed":[
        "a sharp break with tradition"
      ],
      ": an abrupt, significant, or noteworthy change or interruption in a continuous process, trend, or surface":[
        "dislikes breaks in his daily routine",
        "a break in her dancing career",
        "fields that extend for miles without a break"
      ],
      ": an act or action of breaking":[],
      ": an interruption in continuity":[
        "a break in the weather"
      ],
      ": breakdown sense 1c":[
        "suffered a mental break"
      ],
      ": dash , rush":[
        "a base runner making a break for home"
      ],
      ": deviation of a pitched ball from a straight line":[],
      ": exceed , surpass":[
        "break the record"
      ],
      ": failure of a horse to maintain the prescribed gait":[],
      ": fast break":[
        "a break toward the basket"
      ],
      ": fault , dislocation":[],
      ": favorable consideration or treatment":[
        "a tax break",
        "a break on the price"
      ],
      ": happen , develop":[
        "for the team to succeed, everything has to break right"
      ],
      ": interrupt":[
        "break into a TV program with a news flash"
      ],
      ": interrupt , suspend":[
        "break the silence with a cry"
      ],
      ": inure , accustom":[],
      ": relief from annoyance":[
        "\u2014 often used to express exasperation or irritation in phrases like give me a break"
      ],
      ": such as":[
        "a break in the weather"
      ],
      ": the act of separating after an instance of holding an opponent at close quarters : the act of separating after a clinch":[],
      ": the action or act of entering, escaping, or emerging from something (such as darkness) often in a sudden or violent way : the action or act of breaking in , breaking out , or breaking forth":[
        "at break of day",
        "a jail break"
      ],
      ": the action or an instance of winning against an opponent's service : the action or an instance of breaking (see break entry 1 sense 13c ) service":[
        "a service break"
      ],
      ": the location at which waves curl over and fall apart in surf or foam : the point at which waves break (see break entry 1 sense 2c ) for surfing":[],
      ": the opening shot in a game of pool or billiards":[],
      ": the place at which a word is divided especially at the end of a line of print or writing":[],
      ": the start of a race":[],
      ": to achieve initial success in usually a sudden or striking way":[
        "her song broke nationally"
      ],
      ": to alter sharply in tone, pitch, or intensity":[
        "a voice breaking with emotion"
      ],
      ": to become fair (see fair entry 1 sense 3 ) : clear":[
        "when the weather breaks"
      ],
      ": to become inoperative because of damage, wear, or strain":[
        "the pump broke"
      ],
      ": to become known or published":[
        "when the news broke"
      ],
      ": to begin a race":[
        "the horse broke poorly"
      ],
      ": to begin construction":[
        "breaking ground on a new wing of the hospital"
      ],
      ": to begin with or as if with a sudden throwing off of restraint":[
        "broke into tears",
        "face breaking into a smile",
        "the horse breaks into a gallop"
      ],
      ": to bring to attention or prominence initially":[
        "radio stations breaking new musicians",
        "break a news story"
      ],
      ": to burst and force a way through":[
        "break the sound barrier",
        "break a racial barrier"
      ],
      ": to cause (a bone) to separate into two or more pieces : fracture":[
        "broke her femur"
      ],
      ": to cause a sudden significant decrease in the price, value, or volume of":[
        "news likely to break the market sharply"
      ],
      ": to cause an open wound in : rupture":[
        "break the skin"
      ],
      ": to cause failure and discontinuance of (a strike) by measures outside bargaining processes":[],
      ": to cause to discontinue a habit":[
        "tried to break him of smoking"
      ],
      ": to change the appearance of uniformity of":[
        "a dormer breaks the level roof"
      ],
      ": to check or slow the speed, force, or intensity of":[
        "The bushes broke his fall.",
        "without breaking her stride"
      ],
      ": to come apart or split into pieces : fragment , shatter":[
        "the cup broke when it fell"
      ],
      ": to come into being by or as if by bursting forth":[
        "day was breaking"
      ],
      ": to crush emotionally with sorrow":[
        "He broke my heart when he said he was leaving."
      ],
      ": to crush the spirit of":[
        "brutal methods broke the prisoner"
      ],
      ": to curl over and fall apart in surf or foam":[],
      ": to curve from a straight path":[
        "a pitch that breaks away from the batter",
        "a putt that breaks left"
      ],
      ": to cut into and turn over the surface of":[
        "break the soil"
      ],
      ": to defeat utterly and end as an effective force : destroy":[
        "used starvation to break the enemy"
      ],
      ": to demonstrate the falsity of":[
        "break an alibi"
      ],
      ": to destroy unity or completeness of":[
        "break a dining room set by buying a chair"
      ],
      ": to differ in opinion or action from one's peers":[
        "\u2014 often used with with broke ranks with the party's leadership"
      ],
      ": to dine together":[],
      ": to discover the essentials of (a code or cipher system)":[],
      ": to dislocate or dislocate and fracture a bone of (the neck or back)":[],
      ": to disrupt the order or compactness of":[
        "break formation"
      ],
      ": to divide into classes, categories, or types":[],
      ": to effect a penetration":[
        "break through security lines"
      ],
      ": to emerge through the surface of the water":[
        "The fish were breaking ."
      ],
      ": to end a relationship, connection, or agreement":[
        "\u2014 usually used with with or from break with tradition broke with the leadership"
      ],
      ": to escape by force from":[
        "break jail"
      ],
      ": to escape with sudden forceful effort":[
        "the attacker broke from the throng"
      ],
      ": to exhaust in health, strength, or capacity":[
        "broken by his struggle for power"
      ],
      ": to expel gas from the intestine":[],
      ": to fail in health, strength, vitality, resolve, or control":[
        "may break under questioning"
      ],
      ": to fail to keep a prescribed gait":[],
      ": to find an explanation or solution for : solve":[
        "the detective broke the case"
      ],
      ": to fold, bend, lift, or come apart at a seam, groove, or joint":[
        "The seam on her dress broke ."
      ],
      ": to force entry into":[],
      ": to fracture a bone of (a bodily part)":[
        "the blow broke her arm"
      ],
      ": to get away by overcoming restraints or constraints":[],
      ": to get through the first difficulties in starting a conversation or discussion":[],
      ": to give or get the equivalent of (a bill) in smaller denominations":[
        "Can you break a fifty"
      ],
      ": to give way in disorderly retreat":[
        "if the front line breaks"
      ],
      ": to interrupt one's activity or occupation for a brief period":[
        "break for lunch"
      ],
      ": to invalidate (a will) by action under the provisions of the law":[],
      ": to make (a run) by getting past defenders":[
        "broke a 20-yard run"
      ],
      ": to make a beginning":[],
      ": to make a sudden dash":[
        "break for cover"
      ],
      ": to make entry or entrance into":[
        "broke into the house",
        "break into show business"
      ],
      ": to make ineffective as a binding force":[
        "break the spell"
      ],
      ": to make known : tell":[
        "break the bad news gently"
      ],
      ": to make or effect by cutting, forcing, or pressing through":[
        "break a trail through the woods"
      ],
      ": to make or show discoveries : pioneer":[],
      ": to make the opening shot of a game of pool":[],
      ": to make tractable or submissive: such as":[],
      ": to open and bring about suspension of operation":[
        "break an electric circuit"
      ],
      ": to open spontaneously or by pressure from within":[
        "the blister broke"
      ],
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      ": to produce visibly":[
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      ": to score less than (a specified total)":[
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        "Break the chocolate bar in half."
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      ": to split into smaller units, parts, or processes : divide":[
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      ": to train (an animal) to adjust to the service or convenience of humans":[
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      ": to turn the wrists as part of the swing of a club or bat":[],
      ": to undergo a sudden significant decrease in price, value, or volume":[
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      ": to use as the denomination in paying a bill":[
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        "\u2014 often used with into, up , or down"
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      "Verb",
      "She broke the cup when she dropped it on the floor.",
      "Break the chocolate bar into pieces so that everyone can have some.",
      "It is easiest to break a chain at its weakest link.",
      "A chain will break at its weakest link.",
      "The fall broke his arm.",
      "His arm broke in three places when he fell.",
      "A bruise forms when a blood vessel breaks under the skin.",
      "Noun",
      "The tank is reinforced to prevent breaks and leaks.",
      "There was a break in the hedge.",
      "We waited for a break in the traffic.",
      "The fields extend for miles without a break .",
      "We chatted during a break in the game.",
      "All employees are entitled to two breaks during the workday.",
      "We've been working all day without a break .",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
      "Having a plan of action releases anxiety and stress and can help break the negative loop in your head. \u2014 Nicole Serena Silver, Forbes , 26 June 2022",
      "The Arizona Department of Public Safety said protesters were banging on the windows of the state Senate, with some attempting to break the glass. \u2014 James Bikales, Washington Post , 25 June 2022",
      "However, everyone with knowledge of the ship\u2019s condition agrees that the Safer will soon break apart, catch fire, or explode. \u2014 Ed Caesar, The New Yorker , 25 June 2022",
      "The Somerset Patriots hit three home runs, including a three-run shot by Josh Breaux to break the game open, and defeated the Hartford Yard Goats, 7-4 on Thursday night in an Eastern League Northeast Division game. \u2014 Hartford Courant , 24 June 2022",
      "Firefighters had to break windows on some floors to allow smoke to escape the building. \u2014 Matt Yan, BostonGlobe.com , 24 June 2022",
      "June 26, 2022, also known as Sunday, is unlikely to break any records, but, according to Colby Neuman, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Portland, there is a chance that the high will hit 100 degrees. \u2014 oregonlive , 23 June 2022",
      "That creates a cycle of debt that is hard to break . \u2014 Nicole Goodkind, CNN , 23 June 2022",
      "And then people that wanna do this and not break the law at least might show up and do it that way. \u2014 Laura Johnston, cleveland , 23 June 2022",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "Her big break came about after falling off a chair during an audition. \u2014 Vogue , 23 June 2022",
      "Browns players are currently on their six-week break between minicamp and training camp, which begins July 27 with three straight practices closed to the public. \u2014 cleveland , 21 June 2022",
      "Dozens of workers left the facility during their predawn lunch break , leaving managers to cover for them. \u2014 Teo Armus, Washington Post , 21 June 2022",
      "But her big break came on the second season of the CBS series Mannix, when the star detective (Mike Connors) sets up his own P.I. firm and hires Fisher\u2019s character, Peggy Fair, to be his Girl Friday. \u2014 Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter , 19 June 2022",
      "At a press conference in Monte-Carlo Saturday, Fox addressed his break from the business. \u2014 Leo Barraclough, Variety , 18 June 2022",
      "It\u2019s not an exaggeration to say Felix Da Housecat got his big break while still in high school. \u2014 Katie Bain, Billboard , 17 June 2022",
      "The small group of first-graders are part of Robinson Elementary\u2019s second summer learning camp, and White, a pre-K teacher, signed up to spend her break helping the students brush up on their phonics skills. \u2014 al , 16 June 2022",
      "My arms, before my break and in the movies, are only one centimeter different than Arnold Schwarzenegger. \u2014 Greg Presto, Men's Health , 14 June 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun",
      "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a":"Verb"
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English brek, breke, derivative of breken \"to break entry 1 \"":"Noun",
      "Middle English breken, going back to Old English brecan, going back to Germanic *brekan- (whence also Old Saxon brekan \"to violently separate, shatter,\" Old High German brehhan, Gothic brikan ), going back to Indo-European *b h reg- \"violently separate,\" whence also, with varying ablaut grades, Latin frangere (perfect fr\u0113g\u012b ) \"to break, shatter\" and perhaps Old Irish braigid (perfect ro-bebraig ) \"(s/he) farts, breaks wind\"":"Verb"
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    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8br\u0101k"
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
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      "break up",
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      "disintegrate",
      "dismember",
      "disrupt",
      "fracture",
      "fragment",
      "rive"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-035618",
    "type":[
      "noun",
      "verb"
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  "break (with) precedent":{
    "antonyms":[],
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      ": to do something that has not been done before":[
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    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-054652",
    "type":[
      "idiom"
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  "break down":{
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      "class",
      "classify",
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      "grade",
      "group",
      "peg",
      "place",
      "range",
      "rank",
      "relegate",
      "separate",
      "sort",
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    "definitions":{
      ": a complete loss of physical, mental, or emotional vitality : a physical, mental, or nervous collapse":[],
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      ": to become inoperative or ineffective : fail":[
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      ": to cause to fall or collapse by breaking or shattering":[],
      ": to divide into parts or categories":[],
      ": to fail in strength or vitality":[
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      ],
      ": to lose one's resolve : give in":[
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      ": to make ineffective":[
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      ": to separate (something, such as a chemical compound) into simpler substances : decompose":[],
      ": to severely injure the supporting ligament or bones of the fetlock joint":[],
      ": to stop functioning because of breakage or wear":[],
      ": to succumb to mental or emotional stress":[
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      ": to take apart especially for storage or shipment and for later reassembling":[],
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    "examples":[
      "Noun",
      "The factory has had frequent equipment breakdowns .",
      "Both sides are to blame for the breakdown in communication.",
      "The irretrievable breakdown of a marriage can be grounds for divorce.",
      "trying to prevent a breakdown of the health-care system",
      "trying to prevent breakdown of the health-care system",
      "He suffered a breakdown after his wife died.",
      "Verb",
      "when presented with the pile of files, the first thing he did was to break them down by month, order within the month, and region",
      "the enamel of a human tooth will begin to break down when exposed to sugar for too long",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "And if all that still was not enough of an information dump to achieve full numberwang, here follows a graph with a full breakdown per year. \u2014 Mark Deeks, Forbes , 2 July 2022",
      "BitBull Capital, a crypto fund management company, anticipated a bitcoin breakdown in June with $17,000 to $19,000 as an important price range, noting that the cryptocurrency also struggled in June and July of 2021. \u2014 Fortune , 1 July 2022",
      "Last summer, Times contributor Matt Pawlik wrote a great breakdown of where to glimpse the Perseid meteor shower \u2014 including nearby spots such as Eaton Saddle Trailhead in Angeles National Forest and Rancho Palos Verdes Overlook. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 30 June 2022",
      "Here is a basic breakdown of clinic availability across the country, and where to find one. \u2014 Kathleen Walsh, Glamour , 30 June 2022",
      "Listen to Zaldy's full breakdown of the latest All Stars 7 episode in the podcast above, and tune in to EW's Quick Drag Twitter Spaces chats with the cast every Tuesday at 3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT. \u2014 Joey Nolfi, EW.com , 30 June 2022",
      "Earlier this month, however, ECUA had to temporarily shut down its facility due to a machinery breakdown . \u2014 Margaret Kates | Mkates@al.com, al , 30 June 2022",
      "Check out Mizokami\u2019s full breakdown of Ukraine\u2019s artillery fleet, and see what the weapons may mean for the future of the war. \u2014 The Editors Of Popular Mechanics, Popular Mechanics , 29 June 2022",
      "At least nine people died of Legionnaires\u2019 disease in the Flint region from June 2014 through October 2015 after a breakdown at all levels of government. \u2014 New York Times , 28 June 2022",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
      "Students should be encouraged to interact daily with others from diverse backgrounds, as this can break down misunderstandings on a personal level. \u2014 Gregory Crawford, Forbes , 28 June 2022",
      "These plants absorb oxygen from the air, which then feeds aerobic bacteria that break down contaminants. \u2014 Erika Page, The Christian Science Monitor , 27 June 2022",
      "Oh\u2019s isn\u2019t the only company experimenting with fermentation, or the process by which microbes like probiotics break down organic molecules. \u2014 New York Times , 16 June 2022",
      "Over multiple experiments, Pauli\u2019s contemporaries had noticed an accounting error when observing beta decay, a process by which certain radioactive atoms break down . \u2014 Joanna Thompson, Scientific American , 15 June 2022",
      "Awards are not only given out for the vehicles who pull their weights the farthest, but also for those that break down in the process. \u2014 Sheryl Devore, Chicago Tribune , 14 June 2022",
      "Straps are generally the most portable, but there are stands that break down and pack away into cases so they can be taken on the go. \u2014 Abigail Bailey, Good Housekeeping , 10 June 2022",
      "There are many methods for removing chemical contaminants from the ocean or soil, including the use of fungus or bacteria that can break down oils and fuels. \u2014 Elana Scherr, Car and Driver , 4 June 2022",
      "Like Hepburn, McGee is a tenacious defender who can also break down opposing defenses off the dribble. \u2014 Jeff Potrykus, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 27 May 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a":"Verb",
      "1827, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun"
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "(\u02c8)br\u0101k-\u02c8dau\u0307n",
      "\u02c8br\u0101k-\u02ccdau\u0307n"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for breakdown Verb analyze , dissect , break down mean to divide a complex whole into its parts or elements. analyze suggests separating or distinguishing the component parts of something (such as a substance, a process, a situation) so as to discover its true nature or inner relationships. analyzed the collected data dissect suggests a searching analysis by laying bare parts or pieces for individual scrutiny. commentators dissected every word of the speech break down implies a reducing to simpler parts or divisions. break down the budget",
    "synonyms":[
      "crack-up",
      "nervous breakdown",
      "tailspin"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-075341",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "noun",
      "transitive verb",
      "verb"
    ]
  },
  "break in":{
    "antonyms":[],
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      ": a performance or a series of performances serving as a trial run":[],
      ": an initial period of operation during which working parts begin to function efficiently":[],
      ": intrude":[
        "break in upon his privacy"
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      ": the act or action of breaking in":[
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      ],
      ": to accustom to a certain activity or occurrence":[
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      ": to enter something (such as a building or computer system) without consent or by force":[],
      ": to interrupt a conversation":[],
      ": to overcome the stiffness or newness of":[
        "break in a pair of shoes"
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      ": to start in an activity or enterprise":[
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      ]
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    "examples":[
      "Verb",
      "the burglars broke in by smashing a window",
      "he rudely broke in to drop the names of several celebrities that he had met",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
      "Auburn will then face West Virginia on the road on Jan. 28, taking a brief break in conference play for the annual Big 12/SEC Challenge. \u2014 Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al , 29 June 2022",
      "So that means that a protest is not the time to try out a new pair of pants or break in a new set of shoes. \u2014 Abby Dupes, Seventeen , 27 June 2022",
      "The chart above shows rare, bullish divergences in the chart which would point towards $450 being more probable than a break in support at $115. \u2014 Beth Kindig, Forbes , 24 June 2022",
      "With a slight break in the last week or two, the wildfires in the region have started to pick up again, White said. \u2014 Timothy Fanning, San Antonio Express-News , 17 June 2022",
      "But the afternoon will be dryer, finally giving Portland a short break in June\u2019s continued wet weather. \u2014 oregonlive , 14 June 2022",
      "That was just in the period from November 2021 to mid-February 2022, with a two-week holiday break in the middle. \u2014 Jesse Hicks, Men's Health , 13 June 2022",
      "After hearing about Misha, Cena, who was in Europe for work, used a break in his schedule to fly to Amsterdam and make Misha's dream come true. \u2014 Amanda Taheri, PEOPLE.com , 13 June 2022",
      "In the men\u2019s open division, Alexis Pena, of Kissimmee, found himself in a battle with Derek Morgan (Davie) and Jonathan Werble (Weston) for the first two miles before making a break in the last mile to win in a blistering time of 15:47. \u2014 Emmett Hall, Sun Sentinel , 10 June 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1856, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun",
      "circa 1535, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1":"Verb"
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8br\u0101k-\u02ccin"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "burglarize",
      "burgle"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-231656",
    "type":[
      "intransitive verb",
      "noun",
      "verb"
    ]
  },
  "break of day":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": the time of day when sunlight first begins to appear : dawn":[
        "I woke at (the) break of day ."
      ]
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    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-194640",
    "type":[
      "noun phrase"
    ]
  },
  "break off":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": discontinue":[
        "break off diplomatic relations"
      ],
      ": to become detached":[
        "branches that broke off in the storm"
      ],
      ": to end a relationship":[
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      ],
      ": to remove by or as if by breaking":[
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      ": to stop abruptly":[
        "break off in the middle of a sentence"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[
      "the judge broke off court proceedings until after lunch",
      "talks between the two sides broke off when one began making unreasonable demands",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "The United States, despite its own oil and gas embargo on Russia (which the White House fought to avoid imposing), cannot bring itself to break off Russian uranium imports. \u2014 Suriya Jayanti, Time , 29 Apr. 2022",
      "The war in Ukraine will hurt Germany most as Western companies break off business ties with Russia, according to a survey of financial-market experts by ZEW. \u2014 Zoe Schneeweiss, Bloomberg.com , 23 Mar. 2022",
      "Less about formation and tactics and more about putting in the effort to get back and in the right positions, the Thorns must defend better in transition and not allow Angel City\u2019s talented forwards to break off for scores on the counter. \u2014 oregonlive , 2 June 2022",
      "But the bloc is running out of ways to try to force Putin to break off the biggest ground war in Europe in decades, which has triggered the continent\u2019s largest refugee crisis since World War II. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 11 Apr. 2022",
      "In December, scientists concluded that an ice shelf on the periphery of the Thwaites Glacier in western Antarctica could break off in the next five years, accelerating the flow of melt water and fueling sea level rise. \u2014 Washington Post , 25 Mar. 2022",
      "Clare had prematurely ended her 2020 season of The Bachelorette out of her commitment to Dale, only for the former taco costume model to break off their engagement in January over Instagram. \u2014 Jeva Lange, The Week , 28 Sep. 2021",
      "Long staple cotton is considered a luxury fiber because the longer staples mean there are no short fibers to stick out or break off , making the fabric smoother and more durable. \u2014 Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping , 4 May 2022",
      "As fighting raged, the latest conflict assessment from British military intelligence, released early Saturday, depicted Russian forces as facing some of the same difficulties that prompted Moscow to break off an earlier bid to seize Kyiv. \u2014 Laura King, Los Angeles Times , 30 Apr. 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "break",
      "break up",
      "can",
      "cease",
      "cut off",
      "cut out",
      "desist (from)",
      "discontinue",
      "drop",
      "end",
      "give over",
      "halt",
      "knock off",
      "lay off",
      "leave off",
      "pack (up ",
      "quit",
      "shut off",
      "stop"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-194624",
    "type":[
      "verb"
    ]
  },
  "break off (with)":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":[
      "to end a usually intimate relationship with sincerely wants to break off with him without hurting his feelings"
    ],
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    "first_known_use":[],
    "history_and_etymology":[],
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-033123",
    "type":[
      "verb"
    ]
  },
  "break out":{
    "antonyms":[
      "blaze (up)",
      "burst (forth)",
      "erupt",
      "explode",
      "flame",
      "flare (up)"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": a military attack to break from encirclement":[],
      ": a play that moves the puck out of the defensive zone":[
        "\u2026 several drills during practice stressed short, crisp passing on the breakouts .",
        "\u2014 David J. Neal"
      ],
      ": a success or accomplishment especially in comparison to previous efforts":[
        "His breakout in 2006 felt like one of those too-good-to-be-true narratives \u2026",
        "\u2014 S. L. Price"
      ],
      ": a violent or forceful break from a restraining condition or situation: such as":[],
      ": an eruption or inflammation of the skin":[
        "Because stress can throw your hormones out of balance, it can make normal sebaceous glands produce oil at an increased rate, causing breakouts .",
        "\u2014 Harper's Bazaar"
      ],
      ": an escape from prison or jail":[],
      ": an outbreak of disease":[
        "a measles breakout"
      ],
      ": being or relating to a sudden or smashing success especially in comparison to previous efforts":[
        "a breakout book"
      ],
      ": being, relating to, or used in a breakout session":[
        "a breakout discussion",
        "breakout activities",
        "\u2026 some students have thrived in the small groups afforded by virtual breakout rooms.",
        "\u2014 Jal Mehta",
        "In breakout groups, they debated which proposals would have the most impact, but also the most support.",
        "\u2014 Hannan Adely"
      ],
      ": breakout session":[
        "They met in breakouts to exchange beat information and story ideas on the crucial coverage areas \u2026",
        "\u2014 Editor & Publisher"
      ],
      ": to become affected with an eruption or inflammation of the skin":[
        "break out in hives",
        "his face broke out with acne"
      ],
      ": to become covered":[
        "break out in a sweat"
      ],
      ": to develop or emerge with suddenness or force":[
        "fire broke out",
        "a riot broke out"
      ],
      ": to display flying and unfurled":[],
      ": to make a break from a restraining condition or situation":[
        "broke out of a slump",
        "broke out of jail"
      ],
      ": to make ready for action or use":[
        "break out the tents and make camp"
      ],
      ": to produce for consumption":[
        "break out a bottle of champagne"
      ],
      ": to separate from a mass of data":[
        "break out newsstand sales"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Noun",
      "the captives had been planning to stage a breakout at the next change in shift for the guards",
      "Adjective",
      "The company had a breakout year last year, tripling its profits from the previous year.",
      "Verb",
      "in the wake of news reports of deaths from the flu, panic broke out , and there was a mad rush for flu shots",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "Team conferences can be paired with a breakout session where everyone goes for a hike for an hour, expanding the scope and scale of the encounter. \u2014 Yec, Forbes , 30 June 2022",
      "Discussion facilitators created breakout rooms for the participants, where people from varying ages and backgrounds talked about their own experiences and perspectives. \u2014 Jes\u00fas Marrero Su\u00e1rez, BostonGlobe.com , 29 June 2022",
      "In addition to reducing existing acne, clinical trials show that future breakout episodes are shorter, less intense, and more infrequent following the AviClear treatment. \u2014 Taylore Glynn, Allure , 28 June 2022",
      "The breakout challenge for students in grades 7-12 takes place 3-4 p.m. June 30. \u2014 Carol Kovach, cleveland , 28 June 2022",
      "In addition to LocalGlobe's seed financing, other funds will help shepherd startups through breakout rounds in series B and C rounds and eventually late-state rounds that can lead to IPOs. \u2014 Kevin Kelleher, Fortune , 27 June 2022",
      "The most famous of those DCOMS hands down is High School Musical, which featured breakout roles for its two leads Vanessa Hudgens and Zac Efron. \u2014 Men's Health , 27 June 2022",
      "After a quiet freshman season, Mathurin had a breakout sophomore campaign and was named the 2022 Pac-12 Player of the Year. \u2014 James Boyd, The Indianapolis Star , 24 June 2022",
      "Ingram was the breakout presence, but Reva's lack of an actual plan reduced the character. \u2014 Darren Franich, EW.com , 22 June 2022",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
      "Lera Above, Jameela Jamil and German actor Flula Borg, who had a breakout role in Pitch Perfect 2. \u2014 Giovana Gelhoren, PEOPLE.com , 29 June 2022",
      "An even bigger milestone: Cruise has now taken in over $1 billion in all-time earnings from dozens of movies over his nearly four decade career that essentially began in 1983 with his breakout role in Risky Business. \u2014 Kyle Henderson, Forbes , 28 June 2022",
      "In this film, Hamm returns to the sort of office setting that marked his breakout role in Mad Men, but this is a very different office indeed. \u2014 Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter , 9 June 2022",
      "Stephenson went 3-for-5 with four RBI, continuing his breakout 2022 season. \u2014 Charlie Goldsmith, The Enquirer , 11 May 2022",
      "Always a good player, but just short of a great one, Murphy Stehly was asked the secret to his breakout baseball season at the University of Texas. \u2014 John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune , 21 Mar. 2022",
      "Karlberg received honorable mention honors as a sophomore but received all conference status after his breakout 2021-2022 season. \u2014 Josh Reed, Anchorage Daily News , 8 Mar. 2022",
      "The Rams expected to take another step forward after enjoying a breakout 2019-20 season. \u2014 Matt Goul, cleveland , 8 Nov. 2021",
      "During his breakout 2017 season, Barnhart hit .270 and turned in a solid walk rate (9.9%) and career-best strikeout rate (16.1%). \u2014 Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press , 4 Nov. 2021",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
      "So pull out your best eyeshadow pallets and break out the face paint and fake blood, and get to work. \u2014 Larry Stansbury, Good Housekeeping , 30 June 2022",
      "Without proper hydration, the skin will become irritated and break out . \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 8 June 2022",
      "This Cotopaxi duffel carries in two ways\u2014just stow away the carry straps, break out the backpack harness, and throw it over your shoulders. \u2014 Hannah Singleton, SELF , 19 May 2022",
      "If there is even a hint of inclement weather in the forecast, do yourself a favor and break out this insulating layer. \u2014 J.d. Simkins, Sunset Magazine , 4 May 2022",
      "The debate offered all three men another opportunity to try to distinguish themselves with voters and possibly break out from the pack with just a little over a month to go before the June 7 primary. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 1 May 2022",
      "While collectively these tests were able to reach statistical significance on most measures, the study was too small to do effective city-to-city comparisons, or to break out numbers based on crimes. \u2014 John Timmer, Ars Technica , 29 Mar. 2022",
      "Time to swoop your bangs and break out the eyeliner ... \u2014 oregonlive , 10 Mar. 2022",
      "Nigerians in Ukraine were told to stay calm and take care of themselves, a counsel that, while good intentioned, did not reflect the worsening situation in Kyiv and Kharkiv where students reported witnessing the war break out in real time. \u2014 Alexander Onukwue, Quartz , 28 Feb. 2022"
    ],
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      "flight",
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      "rout",
      "slip"
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      "verb"
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      "Noun",
      "Money problems often lead to marital breakups .",
      "She's just gone through a bad breakup with her boyfriend.",
      "He began drinking heavily following the breakup of his marriage.",
      "a couple heading for marital breakup",
      "What caused the breakup of the Roman Empire",
      "the breakup of a monopoly",
      "the breakup of an asteroid as it hits the Earth's atmosphere",
      "Verb",
      "the band broke up when their arguments over money grew too stressful",
      "the meeting broke up when all the business for the day had been completed",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "Those close to them were reportedly shocked about the breakup . \u2014 Charmaine Patterson, PEOPLE.com , 1 July 2022",
      "As time passed the pain from the breakup began to subside, but the eczema stuck around. \u2014 Kathryn Watson, SELF , 14 June 2022",
      "In fact, the breakup helped make the ubiquity of the internet possible. \u2014 Ky Henderson, Rolling Stone , 13 June 2022",
      "But that\u2019s not to say that the breakup has been easy for either of them. \u2014 Kristina Garcia, Los Angeles Times , 6 June 2022",
      "While neither party likely has anything to say about the breakup , someone cracking a few jokes about it is Steve Harvey. \u2014 Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence , 6 June 2022",
      "Now, three years later, the 2019 breakup has worked out for both sides. \u2014 Shane Young, Forbes , 1 June 2022",
      "This time around, Henry has been more vocal about the breakup as well. \u2014 Glenn Rowley, Billboard , 24 May 2022",
      "After recounting the series of events that led to the breakup , I was met with stone-cold silence. \u2014 Kushie Amin, refinery29.com , 17 May 2022",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
      "In classic lesbian fashion, Turner co-wrote the screenplay with director Rose Troche, only for the two to break up in the middle of production. \u2014 Keely Weiss, Harper's BAZAAR , 21 June 2022",
      "Despite moving in together, the physical intimacy between Jessica and Helen dwindles, pushing Helen to break up with Jessica. \u2014 Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com , 17 June 2022",
      "However, remember that consistent professional behavior can preserve and enhance your reputation, so don\u2019t be afraid to break up with some challenging clients. \u2014 Expert Panel\u00ae, Forbes , 3 June 2022",
      "After Zay was gone for hours and neglected to reach out to her during that time, Rae chose to break up with him and pursue Jake. \u2014 Dory Jackson, PEOPLE.com , 13 Apr. 2022",
      "The Yeezy founder\u2019s remorseful post comes less than a day after his split from Uncut Gems actress Julia Fox, whose representative confirmed their break up in a statement to E! \u2014 Starr Bowenbank, Billboard , 15 Feb. 2022",
      "Even in a deadly pandemic, pets get sick, couples break up , heart attacks occur and fender-benders ruin an afternoon. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 6 June 2022",
      "The couple fight, break up and make up at a dizzying speed; DP Julien Poupard favors close-ups, giving those scenes an unnerving intimacy. \u2014 Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter , 22 May 2022",
      "And just weeks ago, commanders conducted a large-scale staff transfer between New Britain\u2019s eight firehouses to break up cliques of troubled employees, Mayor Erin Stewart said Monday. \u2014 Don Stacom, Hartford Courant , 17 May 2022"
    ],
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      "15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 3":"Verb",
      "1794, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-031006",
    "type":[
      "noun",
      "verb"
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  "break with":{
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      ": to end a relationship, connection, or agreement with (someone or something)":[
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-135942",
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      ": the act of unloading, transferring, or distributing part or all of a shipment":[]
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-202844",
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      "noun"
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      "a world record that may not be breakable",
      "elderly people's bones can be highly breakable if they haven't gotten enough calcium during their lifetimes",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Brittle means being fragile, breakable , while seeming firm. \u2014 Jeroen Kraaijenbrink, Forbes , 22 June 2022",
      "Gold comes from treasure chests, enemies, and breakables (damn-near every object in the game is breakable and spits out goodies when destroyed\u2014a delightful touch). \u2014 Aaron Zimmerman, Ars Technica , 6 May 2022",
      "During the last few months, an even more viral follow-up has been strategically unleashed: a highly breakable version of the bag, made in collaboration with the Heven, makers of handblown glassware. \u2014 Jenny Singer, Glamour , 12 Apr. 2022",
      "Like: There is no doubt that owning a ski with these dimensions can make the best days better and at the same time make the worst days ( breakable crud) fun too. \u2014 Marc Peruzzi, Outside Online , 9 Jan. 2022",
      "Pomper is part of a collaborative group that intends to fix such situations by building a less complicated, expensive or breakable modular linac. \u2014 Sarah Scoles, Scientific American , 11 Mar. 2022",
      "Perhaps the company wants to make the phone less breakable first. \u2014 Jacob Siegal, BGR , 22 Feb. 2022",
      "Rogan and Spotify have reminded everyone, maybe even themselves, that their bond, however fragile and easily breakable , remains. \u2014 David Browne, Rolling Stone , 3 Feb. 2022",
      "Unwrapped toys should be appropriate for hospitalized infants, children or adolescents that do not pose a safety hazard, such as those with sharp edges or small, removable or easily breakable parts. \u2014 courant.com , 19 Nov. 2021"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1570, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-164512",
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  "breakdown":{
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      ": a complete loss of physical, mental, or emotional vitality : a physical, mental, or nervous collapse":[],
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      ": to be susceptible to or undergo analysis or subdivision":[
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      ": to become inoperative or ineffective : fail":[
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      ": to cause to fall or collapse by breaking or shattering":[],
      ": to divide into parts or categories":[],
      ": to fail in strength or vitality":[
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      ": to lose one's resolve : give in":[
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      ": to severely injure the supporting ligament or bones of the fetlock joint":[],
      ": to stop functioning because of breakage or wear":[],
      ": to succumb to mental or emotional stress":[
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      ": to take apart especially for storage or shipment and for later reassembling":[],
      ": to undergo decomposition":[]
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    "examples":[
      "Noun",
      "The factory has had frequent equipment breakdowns .",
      "Both sides are to blame for the breakdown in communication.",
      "The irretrievable breakdown of a marriage can be grounds for divorce.",
      "trying to prevent a breakdown of the health-care system",
      "trying to prevent breakdown of the health-care system",
      "He suffered a breakdown after his wife died.",
      "Verb",
      "when presented with the pile of files, the first thing he did was to break them down by month, order within the month, and region",
      "the enamel of a human tooth will begin to break down when exposed to sugar for too long",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "And if all that still was not enough of an information dump to achieve full numberwang, here follows a graph with a full breakdown per year. \u2014 Mark Deeks, Forbes , 2 July 2022",
      "BitBull Capital, a crypto fund management company, anticipated a bitcoin breakdown in June with $17,000 to $19,000 as an important price range, noting that the cryptocurrency also struggled in June and July of 2021. \u2014 Fortune , 1 July 2022",
      "Last summer, Times contributor Matt Pawlik wrote a great breakdown of where to glimpse the Perseid meteor shower \u2014 including nearby spots such as Eaton Saddle Trailhead in Angeles National Forest and Rancho Palos Verdes Overlook. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 30 June 2022",
      "Here is a basic breakdown of clinic availability across the country, and where to find one. \u2014 Kathleen Walsh, Glamour , 30 June 2022",
      "Listen to Zaldy's full breakdown of the latest All Stars 7 episode in the podcast above, and tune in to EW's Quick Drag Twitter Spaces chats with the cast every Tuesday at 3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT. \u2014 Joey Nolfi, EW.com , 30 June 2022",
      "Earlier this month, however, ECUA had to temporarily shut down its facility due to a machinery breakdown . \u2014 Margaret Kates | Mkates@al.com, al , 30 June 2022",
      "Check out Mizokami\u2019s full breakdown of Ukraine\u2019s artillery fleet, and see what the weapons may mean for the future of the war. \u2014 The Editors Of Popular Mechanics, Popular Mechanics , 29 June 2022",
      "At least nine people died of Legionnaires\u2019 disease in the Flint region from June 2014 through October 2015 after a breakdown at all levels of government. \u2014 New York Times , 28 June 2022",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
      "Students should be encouraged to interact daily with others from diverse backgrounds, as this can break down misunderstandings on a personal level. \u2014 Gregory Crawford, Forbes , 28 June 2022",
      "These plants absorb oxygen from the air, which then feeds aerobic bacteria that break down contaminants. \u2014 Erika Page, The Christian Science Monitor , 27 June 2022",
      "Oh\u2019s isn\u2019t the only company experimenting with fermentation, or the process by which microbes like probiotics break down organic molecules. \u2014 New York Times , 16 June 2022",
      "Over multiple experiments, Pauli\u2019s contemporaries had noticed an accounting error when observing beta decay, a process by which certain radioactive atoms break down . \u2014 Joanna Thompson, Scientific American , 15 June 2022",
      "Awards are not only given out for the vehicles who pull their weights the farthest, but also for those that break down in the process. \u2014 Sheryl Devore, Chicago Tribune , 14 June 2022",
      "Straps are generally the most portable, but there are stands that break down and pack away into cases so they can be taken on the go. \u2014 Abigail Bailey, Good Housekeeping , 10 June 2022",
      "There are many methods for removing chemical contaminants from the ocean or soil, including the use of fungus or bacteria that can break down oils and fuels. \u2014 Elana Scherr, Car and Driver , 4 June 2022",
      "Like Hepburn, McGee is a tenacious defender who can also break down opposing defenses off the dribble. \u2014 Jeff Potrykus, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 27 May 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a":"Verb",
      "1827, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun"
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    "history_and_etymology":{},
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      "\u02c8br\u0101k-\u02ccdau\u0307n",
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    "synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for breakdown Verb analyze , dissect , break down mean to divide a complex whole into its parts or elements. analyze suggests separating or distinguishing the component parts of something (such as a substance, a process, a situation) so as to discover its true nature or inner relationships. analyzed the collected data dissect suggests a searching analysis by laying bare parts or pieces for individual scrutiny. commentators dissected every word of the speech break down implies a reducing to simpler parts or divisions. break down the budget",
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-014602",
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  "breaking and entering":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": the act of forcing or otherwise gaining unlawful passage into and entering another's building":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "The thief was arrested and charged with breaking and entering .",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Following a trial in May, DeSalvo was found guilty of assault and battery and breaking and entering , and he was sent to the Billerica House of Correction. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 14 May 2022",
      "Officers called for medical attention for the man, and then charged him with breaking and entering . \u2014 cleveland , 14 Jan. 2022",
      "Other charges included first-degree robbery, first-degree burglary, third-degree burglary, breaking and entering a vehicle, animal cruelty for shooting a dog and attempting to elude. \u2014 Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al , 7 May 2022",
      "Mark Lafleur had several run-ins with the law over the years, including charges of assault and breaking and entering , which led to widespread media coverage in Canada. \u2014 Washington Post , 22 Apr. 2022",
      "John Adam Mitchell, 46, is charged with third-degree burglary, possession of burglary tools, first-degree theft of property, resisting arrest, attempting to elude and four counts of breaking and entering a vehicle. \u2014 Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al , 21 Mar. 2022",
      "Selina, while very fond of cats and casual breaking and entering , hasn't adopted the Catwoman moniker yet. \u2014 Chancellor Agard, EW.com , 16 Feb. 2022",
      "Police charged the suspect with breaking and entering . \u2014 cleveland , 11 Mar. 2022",
      "In one very long letter, Jesse\u2019s mother seeks to explain to Chandler the intense and unyielding pain that his book has caused her and to prove that there was more to her son\u2019s life than his act of breaking and entering . \u2014 Robert Rubsam, The New Republic , 24 Feb. 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1598, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-202250",
    "type":[
      "noun"
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  "breaking point":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": the point at which a person gives way under stress":[],
      ": the point at which a situation becomes critical":[],
      ": the point at which something loses force or validity":[
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      ]
    },
    "examples":[
      "tensions between the two nations had risen to the breaking point",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "The war has already stretched the relationship to breaking point . \u2014 Jenny Strasburg, WSJ , 14 June 2022",
      "Smalls\u2019s breaking point with Amazon came in March 2020 at a moment when the pandemic was raging in New York City and so many workers around the country were reevaluating their relationships with their employers. \u2014 Greg Jaffe, Washington Post , 12 June 2022",
      "But there are going to be many more arguments before this crisis ends -- and the limits of European unity could still be stretched to breaking point . \u2014 Luke Mcgee, CNN , 31 May 2022",
      "By breaking a taboo, the genre has created a new clich\u00e9: of the exhausted mother pushed to her psychological breaking point . \u2014 New York Times , 12 May 2022",
      "If the Phoenix metro area is doing pretty well overall, are there any examples of infrastructure that\u2019s already nearing the breaking point ",
      "In the dark crevices of the pandemic, our home and work lives have bent to breaking point . \u2014 Sherry Walling, Fortune , 11 Apr. 2022",
      "Still, before the pandemic, budget tourism had reached a breaking point . \u2014 Max Vadukul. Styled By Nicoletta Santoro., Town & Country , 12 June 2022",
      "Eventually the sustainability of a franchise, especially those originally founded on relatively simple premises, has to reach a breaking point . \u2014 Richard Newby, The Hollywood Reporter , 11 June 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1865, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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    "history_and_etymology":{},
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-051109",
    "type":[
      "noun"
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  "breakneck":{
    "antonyms":[
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      ": very fast or dangerous":[
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      "the breakneck production of naval vessels during World War II",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Navigating this breakneck pace takes agility and open-mindedness, as well as big-picture thinking. \u2014 Michael Kodari, Forbes , 28 June 2022",
      "There\u2019s still a sizable chunk of summer left, and for many readers, the season would be incomplete without the delight of a sinister plot, a baffling crime or a breakneck race against time. \u2014 Wsj Books Staff, WSJ , 11 Aug. 2021",
      "Also left in Raffensperger's lap was a breakneck race to replace Georgia's outdated voting machines in time for 2020 \u2014 an undertaking complicated in its closing stretch by the coronavirus pandemic. \u2014 Star Tribune , 17 Nov. 2020",
      "On the bright side, the film itself, with its incisive detail, brisk intercutting of stories, and breakneck pace effected by split screens, demonstrates that if print fades, documentary filmmakers will still persist in exposing the truth. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 16 June 2022",
      "Amid one of the worst stretches for financial performance in Amazon\u2019s history, Mr. Jassy is working to cut back the excesses of an e-commerce operation the company expanded at breakneck pace during much of the Covid-19 pandemic. \u2014 Dana Mattioli, WSJ , 16 June 2022",
      "Mozart composed the symphony at a breakneck pace in 1782 after his father volunteered him for an eleventh-hour commission against his will. \u2014 Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune , 16 June 2022",
      "Experts say the streaming rights represented the top prize since the owner will be able to tap into a streaming market that's expanding at a breakneck pace; every day, more than 200,000 Indians go online for the first time. \u2014 Grady Mcgregor, Fortune , 15 June 2022",
      "The band enters at a breakneck pace, and lead vocalist Pierce Jordan unleashes his signature howls. \u2014 Spin Staff, SPIN , 3 June 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1562, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8br\u0101k-\u02c8nek",
      "\u02c8br\u0101k-\u02ccnek"
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "blistering",
      "breathless",
      "brisk",
      "dizzy",
      "fast",
      "fleet",
      "fleet-footed",
      "flying",
      "galloping",
      "hasty",
      "hot",
      "lightning",
      "nippy",
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      "rapid-fire",
      "rattling",
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      "speedy",
      "splitting",
      "swift",
      "whirlwind",
      "zippy"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-051647",
    "type":[
      "adjective"
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    "antonyms":[
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      "erupt",
      "explode",
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      "flare (up)"
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        "\u2026 several drills during practice stressed short, crisp passing on the breakouts .",
        "\u2014 David J. Neal"
      ],
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        "His breakout in 2006 felt like one of those too-good-to-be-true narratives \u2026",
        "\u2014 S. L. Price"
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        "Because stress can throw your hormones out of balance, it can make normal sebaceous glands produce oil at an increased rate, causing breakouts .",
        "\u2014 Harper's Bazaar"
      ],
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        "\u2026 some students have thrived in the small groups afforded by virtual breakout rooms.",
        "\u2014 Jal Mehta",
        "In breakout groups, they debated which proposals would have the most impact, but also the most support.",
        "\u2014 Hannan Adely"
      ],
      ": breakout session":[
        "They met in breakouts to exchange beat information and story ideas on the crucial coverage areas \u2026",
        "\u2014 Editor & Publisher"
      ],
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      ": to separate from a mass of data":[
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      "Noun",
      "the captives had been planning to stage a breakout at the next change in shift for the guards",
      "Adjective",
      "The company had a breakout year last year, tripling its profits from the previous year.",
      "Verb",
      "in the wake of news reports of deaths from the flu, panic broke out , and there was a mad rush for flu shots",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "Team conferences can be paired with a breakout session where everyone goes for a hike for an hour, expanding the scope and scale of the encounter. \u2014 Yec, Forbes , 30 June 2022",
      "Discussion facilitators created breakout rooms for the participants, where people from varying ages and backgrounds talked about their own experiences and perspectives. \u2014 Jes\u00fas Marrero Su\u00e1rez, BostonGlobe.com , 29 June 2022",
      "In addition to reducing existing acne, clinical trials show that future breakout episodes are shorter, less intense, and more infrequent following the AviClear treatment. \u2014 Taylore Glynn, Allure , 28 June 2022",
      "The breakout challenge for students in grades 7-12 takes place 3-4 p.m. June 30. \u2014 Carol Kovach, cleveland , 28 June 2022",
      "In addition to LocalGlobe's seed financing, other funds will help shepherd startups through breakout rounds in series B and C rounds and eventually late-state rounds that can lead to IPOs. \u2014 Kevin Kelleher, Fortune , 27 June 2022",
      "The most famous of those DCOMS hands down is High School Musical, which featured breakout roles for its two leads Vanessa Hudgens and Zac Efron. \u2014 Men's Health , 27 June 2022",
      "After a quiet freshman season, Mathurin had a breakout sophomore campaign and was named the 2022 Pac-12 Player of the Year. \u2014 James Boyd, The Indianapolis Star , 24 June 2022",
      "Ingram was the breakout presence, but Reva's lack of an actual plan reduced the character. \u2014 Darren Franich, EW.com , 22 June 2022",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
      "Lera Above, Jameela Jamil and German actor Flula Borg, who had a breakout role in Pitch Perfect 2. \u2014 Giovana Gelhoren, PEOPLE.com , 29 June 2022",
      "An even bigger milestone: Cruise has now taken in over $1 billion in all-time earnings from dozens of movies over his nearly four decade career that essentially began in 1983 with his breakout role in Risky Business. \u2014 Kyle Henderson, Forbes , 28 June 2022",
      "In this film, Hamm returns to the sort of office setting that marked his breakout role in Mad Men, but this is a very different office indeed. \u2014 Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter , 9 June 2022",
      "Stephenson went 3-for-5 with four RBI, continuing his breakout 2022 season. \u2014 Charlie Goldsmith, The Enquirer , 11 May 2022",
      "Always a good player, but just short of a great one, Murphy Stehly was asked the secret to his breakout baseball season at the University of Texas. \u2014 John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune , 21 Mar. 2022",
      "Karlberg received honorable mention honors as a sophomore but received all conference status after his breakout 2021-2022 season. \u2014 Josh Reed, Anchorage Daily News , 8 Mar. 2022",
      "The Rams expected to take another step forward after enjoying a breakout 2019-20 season. \u2014 Matt Goul, cleveland , 8 Nov. 2021",
      "During his breakout 2017 season, Barnhart hit .270 and turned in a solid walk rate (9.9%) and career-best strikeout rate (16.1%). \u2014 Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press , 4 Nov. 2021",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
      "So pull out your best eyeshadow pallets and break out the face paint and fake blood, and get to work. \u2014 Larry Stansbury, Good Housekeeping , 30 June 2022",
      "Without proper hydration, the skin will become irritated and break out . \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 8 June 2022",
      "This Cotopaxi duffel carries in two ways\u2014just stow away the carry straps, break out the backpack harness, and throw it over your shoulders. \u2014 Hannah Singleton, SELF , 19 May 2022",
      "If there is even a hint of inclement weather in the forecast, do yourself a favor and break out this insulating layer. \u2014 J.d. Simkins, Sunset Magazine , 4 May 2022",
      "The debate offered all three men another opportunity to try to distinguish themselves with voters and possibly break out from the pack with just a little over a month to go before the June 7 primary. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 1 May 2022",
      "While collectively these tests were able to reach statistical significance on most measures, the study was too small to do effective city-to-city comparisons, or to break out numbers based on crimes. \u2014 John Timmer, Ars Technica , 29 Mar. 2022",
      "Time to swoop your bangs and break out the eyeliner ... \u2014 oregonlive , 10 Mar. 2022",
      "Nigerians in Ukraine were told to stay calm and take care of themselves, a counsel that, while good intentioned, did not reflect the worsening situation in Kyiv and Kharkiv where students reported witnessing the war break out in real time. \u2014 Alexander Onukwue, Quartz , 28 Feb. 2022"
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      "The police have announced a breakthrough in the murder case.",
      "This job could be the breakthrough she's been waiting for.",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "Antibody levels are one measure of immune response, and often used as a rough indication of a variant's ability cause reinfection or breakthrough infection. \u2014 Arielle Mitropoulos, ABC News , 27 June 2022",
      "Does the vaccine protect against fetal harm even if the mother gets a breakthrough infection",
      "The risk of breakthrough infection during the period examined was 3.8% for the non-HIV group and 4.4 percent for the HIV group. \u2014 cleveland , 17 June 2022",
      "People who receive the Novavax vaccine\u2014if cleared by the FDA and CDC\u2014could still experience a breakthrough infection, meaning they could be infected with SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, even if fully vaccinated. \u2014 Maggie O'neill, SELF , 8 June 2022",
      "Its latest breakthrough : becoming the first crypto company to crack the Fortune 500 list. \u2014 Jacob Carpenter, Fortune , 25 May 2022",
      "The tantalizing breakthrough , published Wednesday in Nature, suggests that youthful factors circulating in the CSF, or drugs that target the same pathways, might be tapped to slow the cognitive declines of old age. \u2014 Megan Molteni, STAT , 14 May 2022",
      "In people who'd been vaccinated, but recently had a breakthrough infection caused by BA.1, the drops were smaller, about 3-fold lower. \u2014 Brenda Goodman, CNN , 3 May 2022",
      "Adjustment disorder\u2014which may be triggered by a stressful life event and includes symptoms like trembling and severe feelings of tension or hopelessness\u2014was linked to a roughly 13% higher chance of breakthrough infection. \u2014 Zachary Snowdon Smith, Forbes , 14 Apr. 2022"
    ],
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      "1915, in the meaning defined at sense 3":"Noun",
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      "Money problems often lead to marital breakups .",
      "She's just gone through a bad breakup with her boyfriend.",
      "He began drinking heavily following the breakup of his marriage.",
      "a couple heading for marital breakup",
      "What caused the breakup of the Roman Empire",
      "the breakup of a monopoly",
      "the breakup of an asteroid as it hits the Earth's atmosphere",
      "Verb",
      "the band broke up when their arguments over money grew too stressful",
      "the meeting broke up when all the business for the day had been completed",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "Those close to them were reportedly shocked about the breakup . \u2014 Charmaine Patterson, PEOPLE.com , 1 July 2022",
      "As time passed the pain from the breakup began to subside, but the eczema stuck around. \u2014 Kathryn Watson, SELF , 14 June 2022",
      "In fact, the breakup helped make the ubiquity of the internet possible. \u2014 Ky Henderson, Rolling Stone , 13 June 2022",
      "But that\u2019s not to say that the breakup has been easy for either of them. \u2014 Kristina Garcia, Los Angeles Times , 6 June 2022",
      "While neither party likely has anything to say about the breakup , someone cracking a few jokes about it is Steve Harvey. \u2014 Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence , 6 June 2022",
      "Now, three years later, the 2019 breakup has worked out for both sides. \u2014 Shane Young, Forbes , 1 June 2022",
      "This time around, Henry has been more vocal about the breakup as well. \u2014 Glenn Rowley, Billboard , 24 May 2022",
      "After recounting the series of events that led to the breakup , I was met with stone-cold silence. \u2014 Kushie Amin, refinery29.com , 17 May 2022",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
      "In classic lesbian fashion, Turner co-wrote the screenplay with director Rose Troche, only for the two to break up in the middle of production. \u2014 Keely Weiss, Harper's BAZAAR , 21 June 2022",
      "Despite moving in together, the physical intimacy between Jessica and Helen dwindles, pushing Helen to break up with Jessica. \u2014 Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com , 17 June 2022",
      "However, remember that consistent professional behavior can preserve and enhance your reputation, so don\u2019t be afraid to break up with some challenging clients. \u2014 Expert Panel\u00ae, Forbes , 3 June 2022",
      "After Zay was gone for hours and neglected to reach out to her during that time, Rae chose to break up with him and pursue Jake. \u2014 Dory Jackson, PEOPLE.com , 13 Apr. 2022",
      "The Yeezy founder\u2019s remorseful post comes less than a day after his split from Uncut Gems actress Julia Fox, whose representative confirmed their break up in a statement to E! \u2014 Starr Bowenbank, Billboard , 15 Feb. 2022",
      "Even in a deadly pandemic, pets get sick, couples break up , heart attacks occur and fender-benders ruin an afternoon. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 6 June 2022",
      "The couple fight, break up and make up at a dizzying speed; DP Julien Poupard favors close-ups, giving those scenes an unnerving intimacy. \u2014 Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter , 22 May 2022",
      "And just weeks ago, commanders conducted a large-scale staff transfer between New Britain\u2019s eight firehouses to break up cliques of troubled employees, Mayor Erin Stewart said Monday. \u2014 Don Stacom, Hartford Courant , 17 May 2022"
    ],
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      "15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 3":"Verb",
      "1794, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-161628",
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      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "For over three hours we were served more than a dozen courses, including the platonic ideal of chorizo, sardines, prawns, razor clams, goose barnacles and a whole red bream . \u2014 Jason Wilson, Washington Post , 7 Mar. 2022",
      "The Inner Passage winds through the Combahee River, a small blackwater tributary that is good for bream fishing. \u2014 Imani Perry, Smithsonian Magazine , 24 Feb. 2022",
      "In this corner of Portugal, bass, bream , octopi, and delectable goose-neck barnacles thrive in the highly oxygenated intertidal zone where whitewater waves crash against the rocks. \u2014 Jamie Ditaranto, Travel + Leisure , 1 Feb. 2022",
      "Archeologists also found animal remains that attest to the rich diet that the emperors and their acolytes would have enjoyed \u2013 oyster shells, sea urchins, and the bones of fish like tuna and bream , as well as mammals such as wild boar and cattle. \u2014 Nick Squires, The Christian Science Monitor , 29 Oct. 2021",
      "Red bream is plated under a white truffle ponzu jelly; Scottish langoustine is dusted under English Bergamot. \u2014 Brad Japhe, Forbes , 4 Nov. 2021",
      "The tasty bream typically are on the beds on the weeks of full and new moon in May, June and July across much of Alabama. \u2014 Frank Sargeant, al , 2 June 2021",
      "Dinners feature spicy Durban curry prepared with local bream and wines from a cellar stocked by the family's Bouchard Finlayson estate in South Africa. \u2014 Jane Broughton, Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveler , 18 May 2021",
      "Pine Tree is also open to small game and waterfowl hunting, and several ponds and lakes across the property provide access for catfish and bream fishing. \u2014 James Brandenburg, Outdoor Life , 13 Mar. 2021"
    ],
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      "Noun",
      "My breast heaved with emotion.",
      "a bird with an orange breast",
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      "Do you prefer a breast or a leg",
      "Verb",
      "I was at the race's finish line to see the winner breast the tape.",
      "breasted the diagnosis of cancer with fortitude and optimism",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "The longtime Dorchester resident is direct and down-to-earth, a former softball shortstop, breast cancer survivor, and now doting grandmother. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 27 June 2022",
      "In the field of breast cancer, the evidence supports this strongly. \u2014 Tlalit Bussi Tel Tzure, Forbes , 27 June 2022",
      "San Diego playwright Michael Madden\u2019s sister is a breast cancer survivor. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 24 May 2022",
      "Blakeney, a 43-year-old researcher at the University of Washington's School of Nursing, is a breast cancer survivor. \u2014 Brenda Goodman, CNN , 27 Apr. 2022",
      "Only part of her household is vaccinated, and Papautsky is a breast cancer survivor, putting her at higher risk. \u2014 William Lee, chicagotribune.com , 9 Jan. 2022",
      "Moustakas had her own double mastectomy in 2020 and is a breast cancer survivor. \u2014 Washington Post , 8 Dec. 2021",
      "Locker, a breast cancer survivor, stepped down from the program last year. \u2014 Ren\u00e9 A. Guzman, San Antonio Express-News , 1 Dec. 2021",
      "Her sister, a breast cancer survivor, has come to visit for two weeks. \u2014 Helena Oliviero, ajc , 19 Nov. 2021",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
      "Here\u2019s an easy pot sticker recipe that can be made with pigeon or any number of other game meats. 8 pigeons, breasted \u00bc cup ginger, minced 2 eggs, beaten 1 head Napa cabbage, sliced 2 bunches of scallions, thinly sliced 2 carrots, julienned 2 Tbsp. \u2014 Cosmo Genova, Field & Stream , 30 Apr. 2020",
      "On Plum Island, there were 16 Northern shovelers, eight red-grebes, two rough-legged hawks, and a yellow- breasted chat. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 23 Dec. 2019",
      "Few people pluck snows, and the birds are typically breasted . \u2014 Brad Fenson, Outdoor Life , 2 Apr. 2020",
      "From the menswear brand's Winter 2019 collection, the monochrome look consisted of a double- breasted jacket over a matching shirt, skinny tie, and trousers. \u2014 Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR , 7 Sep. 2019",
      "In fact, business suits with ties were few and far between on Milan runways, while jackets took on an array of shapes beyond the traditional notched lapel or double- breasted looks. \u2014 Washington Post , 13 Jan. 2020",
      "Sandwiched in between her husband and her son, Victoria grounded the trio of tailored looks in a white double- breasted ensemble which was deliberately oversized. \u2014 Christian Allaire, Vogue , 4 Sep. 2019",
      "The black pleated pants, the black bell sleeve turtleneck sweater, and the gingham plaid double breasted coat. \u2014 Katie Intner, PEOPLE.com , 7 Nov. 2019",
      "Working with stylist Kate Young, Gomez wore a checkered, double- breasted suit by Frame to cap off of her slew of winning looks. \u2014 Vogue , 28 Oct. 2019"
    ],
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      "1578, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Verb",
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      "Middle English brest , from Old English br\u0113ost ; akin to Old High German brust breast, Old Irish br\u00fa belly, Russian bryukho":"Noun"
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        "fought to the last breath"
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      ": inhalation":[],
      ": opportunity or time to breathe : respite":[],
      ": so as to be barely audible":[
        "mumbled something under his breath"
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      ": something (such as moisture on a cold surface) produced by breath or breathing":[],
      ": spirit , animation":[],
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        "recovering his breath after the race"
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      "When Oscar Wilde allegedly gestured at the garish wallpaper in his cheap Parisian hotel room and announced with his dying breath , \"Either it goes or I go,\" he was exhibiting something beyond an irrepressibly brilliant wit. \u2014 Tom Robbins , Harper's , September 2004",
      "I ski as far as I can and stop (in these relatively low-altitude coastal mountains, you don't stop for breath the way you sometimes do in Colorado; here you stop when your legs demand a break) \u2026 \u2014 Lito Tejada-Flores , Skiing , February 1999",
      "gum that freshens your breath",
      "It's so cold outside that I can see my breath .",
      "My mad dash for the bus left me gasping for breath .",
      "I took a long breath before speaking again.",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Diaz spent two weeks training for the episode \u2014 learning under-water exercises and holding his breath in his full costume \u2014 which then took some 10 days to film. \u2014 Alamin Yohannes, EW.com , 20 June 2022",
      "Libyans are now holding their breath for what the next failure will bring. \u2014 Mohammed El-senussi, WSJ , 16 June 2022",
      "Holding your breath on Congress to act is never advisable\u2014something Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan knows all too well. \u2014 Jacob Carpenter, Fortune , 9 June 2022",
      "Try to prevent hyperventilation and holding your breath for too long, which can lead to blacking out and drowning. \u2014 Chandra Fleming, Detroit Free Press , 31 May 2022",
      "Raczkiewycz recalled holding her breath , wondering which side the military vehicles were on. \u2014 Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune , 29 May 2022",
      "Meanwhile, as Netflix continues to grapple with the fallout of a choppy quarter that saw a drop in subscribers and its share price in free fall, most agents aren\u2019t holding their breath for much activity from the streamer. \u2014 Manori Ravindran, Variety , 16 May 2022",
      "But needless to say, New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen isn't holding his breath . \u2014 Tom Schad, USA TODAY , 16 May 2022",
      "Embiid finished with 34 points and a scary fall that had the Sixers holding their breath . \u2014 Dan Gelston, ajc , 15 Mar. 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2a":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English breth , from Old English br\u01e3th ; akin to Old High German br\u0101dam breath, and perhaps to Old English beorma yeast \u2014 more at barm":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8breth"
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      "breather",
      "interruption",
      "lull",
      "pause",
      "recess"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-200538",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
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    "antonyms":[],
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      ": allowing air to pass through : porous":[
        "a breathable synthetic fabric"
      ],
      ": suitable for breathing":[
        "breathable air"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Dear Frances's mesh ballet flats are so much more breathable than all-over leather pairs\u2014ideal for your muggiest summertime commutes or outdoor events. \u2014 Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR , 22 June 2022",
      "All of Eberjey's loungewear is made with buttery soft fabrics that are extremely breathable and temperature-regulating, so even hot sleepers can feel comfortable lounging around in them. \u2014 Claire Harmeyer, PEOPLE.com , 17 June 2022",
      "Testers loved how breathable and stretchy the polyester-elastane blend was beneath a shell. \u2014 Joe Jackson, Outside Online , 5 June 2022",
      "Now that summer is upon us, the crunch is on to find supportive sandals that are breathable , slip-on, and provide extra cushioning. \u2014 Elizabeth Djinis, SELF , 1 June 2022",
      "Ideal for hot sleepers, these sheets are more breathable than other fabrications. \u2014 Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping , 25 May 2022",
      "Plants provide oxygen, which could be used to help create atmospheres that are breathable within lunar colonies. \u2014 Joshua Hawkins, BGR , 15 May 2022",
      "The machine-washable yoga pants are made from a four-way stretch material that's both breathable and moisture-wicking. \u2014 Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure , 19 Apr. 2022",
      "The 100 percent cotton fabric is breathable and also fits snugly. \u2014 Thomas Hindle, The Hollywood Reporter , 14 Apr. 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1651, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8br\u0113-t\u035fh\u0259-b\u0259l"
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-170547",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "noun"
    ]
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      ": live":[],
      ": to be cooled or dried by air that passes by or through":[
        "clothing that allows your skin to breathe"
      ],
      ": to become perceptible : be expressed":[
        "a personality that breathes and that distinguishes his work",
        "\u2014 Bennett Schiff"
      ],
      ": to blow softly":[],
      ": to develop flavor and bouquet by exposure to air":[],
      ": to emit a fragrance or aura":[],
      ": to enjoy relief (as from pressure or danger)":[],
      ": to feel free of restraint":[
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      ": to inhale and exhale":[
        "breathe air"
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      ": to inhale and exhale freely":[],
      ": to instill by or as if by breathing":[
        "breathe new life into the movement"
      ],
      ": to keep one under close or constant surveillance":[
        "parents always breathing down his neck"
      ],
      ": to make manifest : evince":[
        "the novel breathes despair"
      ],
      ": to pause and rest before continuing":[],
      ": to permit passage of air or vapor":[
        "a fabric that breathes"
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      ": to send out by exhaling":[],
      ": to spend a great deal of time, thought, or effort on (something) : to be wholly devoted to (some interest or activity)":[
        "The Virginia native may not breathe basketball 24-7 \u2026 but during games and practice, his focus is second to none.",
        "\u2014 Robbi Pickeral",
        "As with visiting companies, one of the key reasons for going to conferences is to avoid the tunnel vision that can overcome managers who live and breathe their business.",
        "\u2014 Leslie Brokaw"
      ],
      ": to take in in breathing":[
        "breathe the scent of pines"
      ],
      ": to threaten especially in attack or pursuit":[],
      ": to use air to support combustion":[],
      ": utter , express":[
        "don't breathe a word of it to anyone"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[
      "No one was more grief-stricken by Lincoln's assassination than Stanton, who spoke the imperishable words as the president breathed his last: \"Now he belongs to the ages.\" \u2014 James M. McPherson , New York Times Book Review , 6 Nov. 2005",
      "\u2026 The tinder burned all right, but that was as far as I got. I blew on it, I breathed on it, I cupped it in my hands, but no sooner did I add twigs than the whole thing went black. \u2014 Jean Craighead George , My Side of the Mountain , (1959) 2001",
      "However, liquid nitrogen is not used for higher levels of fog because breathing this substance is unsafe. Dry ice is a safer material, and can be used either at ground level or higher. \u2014 Patricia D. Netzley , Encylopedia Of Movie Special Effects , 2000",
      "Earth is surrounded by a life-giving gaseous envelope called the atmosphere. This thin blanket of air is an integral part of the planet. It not only provides the air that we breathe but also acts to protect us from the dangerous radiation emitted by the Sun. \u2014 Frederick K. Lutgens et al. , The Atmosphere , 1979/2001",
      "He was breathing hard from running.",
      "The patient suddenly stopped breathing .",
      "I can hardly breathe with all this smoke.",
      "He wants to live where he can breathe clean air.",
      "a dragon that breathes fire",
      "People usually contract the virus by breathing contaminated air.",
      "Breathe deeply and then exhale.",
      "I'll never give up as long as I'm still breathing .",
      "a living, breathing human being",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "There is scant doubt that today\u2019s AI foregoes even a modicum of attention toward the AI symbolics camp, whereby the use of KBS, ES, and RBS or similar tech are all relegated to the backroom and rarely given any room to breathe . \u2014 Lance Eliot, Forbes , 19 May 2022",
      "But between the rapidly changing intel on the Separatist insurgencies and the sheer chaos of synthesizing military battalions into the long-standing traditions of the Jedi Order, Obi-Wan and Anakin barely had time to breathe , let alone have a talk. \u2014 Barbara Vandenburgh, USA TODAY , 4 May 2022",
      "The moments where Hanna had room to breathe landed best. \u2014 Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune , 29 Apr. 2022",
      "After giving the moment some time to breathe , Smith and Pinkett Smith held hands over the bistro table between their seats at the front of the auditorium. \u2014 Adam Carlson, PEOPLE.com , 28 Mar. 2022",
      "Lured by nostalgia for his ancestors' land, and after having built up his finances as a lawyer and consultant, Di Ciacca decided to return to breathe new life into the village his family had left behind and revamp its local economy. \u2014 Silvia Marchetti, CNN , 8 June 2022",
      "And in fact, the diverse cast of the show even add in elements from their own lives to breathe more depth into their characters. \u2014 Anhar Karim, Forbes , 6 June 2022",
      "McKinney and his partner Daniel Banks, who co-founded the DNAWORKS arts and service organization, saw an opportunity to breathe new, productive life into a building that once housed so much hate. \u2014 Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine , 31 May 2022",
      "The exchanges breathe warmth into social interactions, which are so important in post-pandemic life. \u2014 cleveland , 25 May 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English brethen , from breth \u2014 see breath":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8br\u0113t\u035fh"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "respire"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-222310",
    "type":[
      "verb"
    ]
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  "breathe (out)":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":[
      "to let or force out of the lungs leaned back in his chair and breathed out the smoke from his pipe"
    ],
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":[],
    "history_and_etymology":[],
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220629-160217",
    "type":[
      "verb"
    ]
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  "breathe a sigh of relief":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": to relax because something one has been worrying about is not a problem or danger anymore : to feel relieved":[
        "We all breathed a sigh of relief when we heard that they were safe."
      ]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-081309",
    "type":[
      "idiom"
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  "breathe down someone's neck":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": to chase after someone closely":[
        "The cops were breathing down our necks ."
      ],
      ": to watch someone carefully and constantly":[
        "His parents are always breathing down his neck ."
      ]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-113408",
    "type":[
      "idiom"
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  "breathe one's last":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": to die":[
        "This is the room where he breathed his last ."
      ]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-192743",
    "type":[
      "idiom"
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  "breathed":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": having breath especially of a specified kind":[
        "\u2014 usually used in combination sweet- breathed"
      ],
      ": voiceless sense 2":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "His wraparound, tight-quarters assist on a Keshad Johnson dunk in the second half breathed fire into the lungs of the home crowd. \u2014 Bryce Miller Columnist, San Diego Union-Tribune , 19 Nov. 2021"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8bretht"
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-084125",
    "type":[
      "adjective"
    ]
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  "breathed new life into":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": to give new energy, vitality, or hope to":[
        "Their leadership breathed new life into the movement."
      ]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-194732",
    "type":[
      "idiom"
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    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a break in activity for rest or relief":[],
      ": a small vent in an otherwise airtight enclosure":[],
      ": one that breathes":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "He decided to give them a breather .",
      "took a breather from the seemingly endless task of sorting through years of stuff stored in the attic",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Other parts of the world are just hoping for a breather as demand holds, or even begins to wane. \u2014 Angus Whitley, Fortune , 17 June 2022",
      "Jean Herring sat down, taking a breather Sunday after watching the entire Pride Parade through downtown Aurora. \u2014 Steve Lord, Chicago Tribune , 12 June 2022",
      "After taking a breather for several weeks, mortgage rates climbed again. \u2014 Anna Bahney, CNN , 9 June 2022",
      "That will be integral in crucial moments when Ayton needs a breather in Game 3, and the rest of this series. \u2014 Dana Scott, The Arizona Republic , 6 May 2022",
      "No one is asking Ware to carry the team when Tshiebwe encounters foul trouble or needs a breather . \u2014 Jon Hale, The Courier-Journal , 4 Feb. 2022",
      "The Buffalo Bills, Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Chargers, Jacksonville Jaguars, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Minnesota Vikings are all taking a breather this week. \u2014 Chris Morris, Fortune , 24 Oct. 2021",
      "Meanwhile, Drummond should be a more-than-capable fill-in whenever All-Star center Joel Embiid needs a breather . \u2014 Bryan Toporek, Forbes , 13 Oct. 2021",
      "The good news is that the oil market, which sets the pace for gasoline and diesel, is taking a breather . \u2014 Matt Egan, CNN , 9 May 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1609, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8br\u0113-t\u035fh\u0259r"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "break",
      "breath",
      "interruption",
      "lull",
      "pause",
      "recess"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-045543",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "breathing":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": either of the marks \u02bd and \u02bc used in writing Greek to indicate aspiration or its absence":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Burnes went 7\u2154 innings \u2013 the deepest start by a Brewers pitcher this season \u2013 and struck out nine while receiving some rare early breathing room from the offense. \u2014 Todd Rosiak, Journal Sentinel , 25 June 2022",
      "The average price of a gallon of regular gas in the United States dropped below $5 a gallon again this week, giving drivers a bit of breathing room. \u2014 Julia Horowitz, CNN , 23 June 2022",
      "Headspace also offers deep breathing exercises targeted at young children. \u2014 Maggie O'neill, SELF , 10 June 2022",
      "Every guest can take advantage of a free Breathwrk experience during their stay at La Quinta by integrating a variety of breathing exercises into their daily routine. \u2014 Yola Robert, Forbes , 26 May 2022",
      "Once the sequences are done, everyone huddles together in a big circle to finish off the session with breathing exercises. \u2014 Saige Miller, The Salt Lake Tribune , 13 May 2022",
      "Especially during stressful times, those born under this water sign will benefit from breathing exercises, working out, and meditation to keep your anxiety at bay. \u2014 Sophie Saint Thomas, Allure , 26 Apr. 2022",
      "The first day of spring training this year, Ramos noticed pitcher Logan Webb doing breathing exercises and asked him about it. \u2014 Scott Ostler, San Francisco Chronicle , 11 Apr. 2022",
      "It is preloaded with workouts, a running coach, mindful breathing exercises, and sports-tracking apps. \u2014 Sabrina Rojas Weiss, PEOPLE.com , 7 Jan. 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1696, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8br\u0113-t\u035fhi\u014b"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-092142",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "breathless":{
    "antonyms":[
      "airy",
      "breezy",
      "unstuffy"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": dead":[],
      ": gripped with emotion":[
        "breathless in anticipation"
      ],
      ": intense , gripping":[
        "breathless eagerness",
        "breathless prose"
      ],
      ": marked by intense or unremitting activity":[
        "a breathless schedule"
      ],
      ": not breathing":[],
      ": oppressive because of no fresh air or breeze":[],
      ": panting or gasping for breath":[],
      ": very rapid or strenuous":[
        "go at a breathless pace"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[
      "They were breathless with anticipation.",
      "I watched them in breathless wonder.",
      "She describes the scene in breathless prose.",
      "He drove at a breathless pace.",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "His videos are often breathless reports with graphic footage of dead bodies, violence for which Lancaster claims Ukraine is responsible. \u2014 Brandy Zadrozny, NBC News , 8 June 2022",
      "City and Liverpool played out a breathless 2-2 draw at the Etihad Stadium last week, in what was an exhibition of football at the top level. \u2014 James Nalton, Forbes , 15 Apr. 2022",
      "Sections are told entirely via email, or as an increasingly unhinged handbook for prospective female spies; another pours out in the breathless confessional rush of a teenage girl with one finger on the caps lock key. \u2014 Leah Greenblatt, EW.com , 6 Apr. 2022",
      "By the time the breathless series of misfortune ended, the Bruins\u2019 three-point lead had been transformed into a five-point deficit. \u2014 Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times , 25 Mar. 2022",
      "Dennis Duncan\u2019s breathless description of his encounter with a 15th-century volume in an Oxford library offers an indication of his enthusiasm for the subject of his new book. \u2014 Barbara Spindel, The Christian Science Monitor , 10 Mar. 2022",
      "Eddy and Kaplan match them for heat, but a couple of their breathless declarations of love for each other sound like two MFA students\u2019 attempt at improv theater. \u2014 David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune , 7 Mar. 2022",
      "After cutting their deficit to two points entering the fourth quarter, the Bulls traded leads with the Wizards in a breathless race to the final buzzer. \u2014 Julia Poe, chicagotribune.com , 2 Jan. 2022",
      "Other times, as in the case of a front-page story about a potential cancer cure in the New York Times, the writing is so breathless that readers fail to notice the caveats. \u2014 Michael D. Lemonick, Scientific American , 31 Dec. 2021"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8breth-l\u0259s"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "close",
      "stifling",
      "stuffy",
      "suffocating"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-203744",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "adverb",
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "breathtaking":{
    "antonyms":[
      "unexciting"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": causing one to breathe rapidly or with difficulty : making one out of breath":[
        "a breathtaking pain in her side"
      ],
      ": exciting , thrilling":[
        "a breathtaking race"
      ],
      ": very great : astonishing":[
        "his breathtaking ignorance"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[
      "The train raced past with breathtaking speed.",
      "They gave a breathtaking performance.",
      "The view of the mountains was breathtaking .",
      "a scene of breathtaking beauty",
      "The scope of the error is breathtaking .",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "The singer, artist, and perpetual muse, who is seven months pregnant, looked breathtaking and full of life. \u2014 Liana Satenstein, Vogue , 31 May 2022",
      "Designed by horticulturist Elsie Reford from 1926 to 1958, the property is one of North America\u2019s most breathtaking botanical jewels and is a must-see stop for anyone visiting the Gasp\u00e9 and Lower St. Lawrence region of Quebec. \u2014 Sandra Macgregor, Forbes , 4 May 2022",
      "To access one of the park's most breathtaking attractions, the 60-foot-tall Brandywine Falls, park at the visitor's center and hike the Stanford Trail. \u2014 Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer , 17 June 2022",
      "Thanks to its shimmery hue and ruched details, this swimsuit is just as breathtaking as the Mediterranean destination. \u2014 Alexis Bennett, Vogue , 16 June 2022",
      "While some choose to hike one way and take the chairlift the other, the ride back down was almost more breathtaking than the upward one, as the entire gulf stretched before me during the slow descent. \u2014 Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure , 7 May 2022",
      "Plus, don\u2019t miss chef Mario Carbone in The Answers, the anniversary Royal Oaks to collect and a new hotel with perhaps the most breathtaking views of the French Riviera. \u2014 Paul Croughton, Robb Report , 3 Apr. 2022",
      "Big Bluff is one of the tallest in the Ozarks at 550 feet, and the Goat Trail offers one of the most breathtaking views anywhere in the Ozarks region. \u2014 Flip Putthoff, Arkansas Online , 21 Dec. 2021",
      "On the west-facing side of the peak, the Summit Area Crags have a long approach (at least five miles, depending on your route), the longest routes, and the most breathtaking views, but the area is also cooler in summer because of the elevation. \u2014 Graham Averill, Outside Online , 7 Oct. 2020"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1840, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8breth-\u02cct\u0101-ki\u014b"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "charged",
      "electric",
      "electrifying",
      "exciting",
      "exhilarating",
      "exhilarative",
      "galvanic",
      "galvanizing",
      "hair-raising",
      "heart-stopping",
      "inspiring",
      "intoxicating",
      "kicky",
      "mind-bending",
      "mind-blowing",
      "mind-boggling",
      "rip-roaring",
      "rousing",
      "stimulating",
      "stirring",
      "thrilling"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-112229",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "adverb"
    ]
  },
  "breccia":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a rock composed of sharp fragments embedded in a fine-grained matrix (such as sand or clay)":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Granger and his team studied the breccia , the concrete-like substance where the fossils are embedded, and used his method to determine the new dates of the fossils. \u2014 Ashley Strickland, CNN , 28 June 2022",
      "The Pinnacles\u2019 high peaks are mostly volcanic breccia , which is more vulnerable to crumbling, a different sort of challenge. \u2014 Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times , 10 Feb. 2022",
      "The next two hours of our afternoon were spent pacing back and forth along the base of Machete Ridge, a colossal fin of volcanic breccia , growing increasingly frustrated as the sun began to sink. \u2014 Emily Pennington, Outside Online , 25 Feb. 2020",
      "The most habitable meteorite samples analyzed appeared to be made of a rock type called regolith breccia . \u2014 Nikk Ogasa, Scientific American , 19 July 2021",
      "Impact melt breccia is a type of lunar rock formed from asteroids striking the surface of the moon. \u2014 Fox News , 9 July 2020",
      "In their paper, the scientists explain that the substance discovered by the Chang\u2019e 4 mission\u2019s Yutu-2 rover is similar to two melt breccia samples returned from the moon by NASA\u2019s Apollo 15 and Apollo 17 missions. \u2014 Fox News , 9 July 2020",
      "The rock 14321 is a breccia , or a conglomeration of rocks and minerals all cemented together in a mosaic-like pattern. \u2014 Jay Bennett, Smithsonian , 28 Jan. 2019",
      "The astronauts found two main types of rocks at their landing: basalts and breccias , according to the Universities Space Research Association. \u2014 Ryan W. Miller, USA TODAY , 19 July 2019"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1758, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Italian":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8bre-ch(\u0113-)\u0259"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-193816",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "bred-in-the-bone":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": deep-rooted":[
        "bred-in-the-bone honesty"
      ],
      ": inveterate":[
        "a bred-in-the-bone gambler"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{
      "15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8bre-d\u1d4an-t\u035fh\u0259-\u02ccb\u014dn"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "chronic",
      "confirmed",
      "dyed-in-the-wool",
      "habitual",
      "inveterate"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-100311",
    "type":[
      "adjective"
    ]
  },
  "breech":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": pants":[],
      ": short pants covering the hips and thighs and fitting snugly at the lower edges at or just below the knee":[
        "wearing riding breeches"
      ],
      ": the hind end of the body : buttocks":[],
      ": the part of a firearm at the rear of the barrel (see barrel entry 1 sense 3a )":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "plant yourselves on your breeches on that bench and listen to what I have to say",
      "the mounted riders look striking in their red coats and white breeches",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "The guns are commonly identified by the thick band of iron around the breech (base) of the gun. \u2014 Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics , 15 Mar. 2022",
      "This includes plugging a tank gun barrel with concrete, for example, or removing the breech mechanism. \u2014 Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics , 29 July 2021",
      "So there was Glen, a veteran road warrior, filling the breech . \u2014 Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer , 10 Sep. 2021",
      "The gentleman who could have walked in from the Scottish moors stepped to the shooting box and dropped two shotshells into the side by side breech of his British hammer gun. \u2014 Steve Meyer, Anchorage Daily News , 15 May 2021",
      "The similarity stands, even though Jewish law posits that life begins at birth \u2013 with the emergence of the head, or in case of breech , the majority of the body (Ohalot 7:6). \u2014 Rabbi Avi Weiss, sun-sentinel.com , 13 Apr. 2021",
      "The loader grabbed hold of the loader\u2019s hatch, swung his legs forward, and kicked the round in; the breech came up, and the gunner fired a round that destroyed a T-72 tank at very close range. \u2014 H.r. Mcmaster, Washington Examiner , 4 Mar. 2021",
      "By venting propellant gases out the rear, the 75mm had almost no recoil and no need for a weighty breech block, which meant it could be carried by a soldier\u2014or, in this case, even an Italian motor scooter. \u2014 Cory Graff, Popular Mechanics , 30 Nov. 2020"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English, breeches, from Old English br\u0113c , plural of br\u014dc leg covering; akin to Old High German bruoh breeches, Latin braca pants":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8br\u0113ch"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "backside",
      "behind",
      "booty",
      "bootie",
      "bottom",
      "bum",
      "buns",
      "butt",
      "buttocks",
      "caboose",
      "can",
      "cheeks",
      "derriere",
      "derri\u00e8re",
      "duff",
      "fanny",
      "fundament",
      "hams",
      "haunches",
      "heinie",
      "hunkers",
      "keister",
      "keester",
      "nates",
      "posterior",
      "rear",
      "rear end",
      "rump",
      "seat",
      "tail",
      "tail end",
      "tush"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-161933",
    "type":[
      "adverb",
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "breed":{
    "antonyms":[
      "class",
      "description",
      "feather",
      "genre",
      "ilk",
      "kidney",
      "kind",
      "like",
      "manner",
      "nature",
      "order",
      "sort",
      "species",
      "strain",
      "stripe",
      "type",
      "variety"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": a group of usually domesticated animals or plants presumably related by descent from common ancestors and visibly similar in most characters":[
        "exotic breeds of cats",
        "retrievers and other popular dog breeds"
      ],
      ": a number of persons of the same stock (see stock entry 1 sense 4a(1) )":[],
      ": beget sense 1":[
        "He bred a daughter."
      ],
      ": bring up , nurture":[
        "We were born and bred in the country."
      ],
      ": class , kind":[
        "a new breed of athlete",
        "such people are a dying breed"
      ],
      ": copulate , mate":[],
      ": impregnate sense 2":[
        "delivered her kittens 63 days after being bred"
      ],
      ": mate entry 4 sense 3":[
        "the business of breeding cattle",
        "a horse that is bred to a donkey"
      ],
      ": produce , engender":[
        "despair often breeds violence"
      ],
      ": to inculcate by training":[
        "breed good manners into one's children"
      ],
      ": to mate with : inseminate":[],
      ": to produce (a fissionable element) by bombarding a nonfissionable element with neutrons from a radioactive element":[],
      ": to produce (offspring) by hatching or gestation":[
        "yet every mother breeds not sons alike",
        "\u2014 Shakespeare"
      ],
      ": to produce offspring by sexual union":[
        "places where mosquitoes breed"
      ],
      ": to propagate (plants or animals) sexually and usually under controlled conditions":[
        "bred several strains of corn together to produce a superior variety"
      ],
      ": to propagate animals or plants":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Verb",
      "He got into the business of breeding cattle.",
      "The plants are bred to resist disease and drought.",
      "She believes that we are breeding a generation of children who know nothing about the history of their country.",
      "Noun",
      "The collie is a working breed .",
      "a new breed of athlete",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
      "These birds breed cooperatively where subordinates help raise their younger siblings and defend the nest against predators. \u2014 Grrlscientist, Forbes , 29 June 2022",
      "Rivalries breed respect, and there is no bigger admirer of Wrangler than Bronco. \u2014 Tribune News Service, cleveland , 10 July 2021",
      "Unpleasant experiences breed distrust and hostility toward cops among African Americans and Hispanics. \u2014 Steve Chapman, chicagotribune.com , 14 Apr. 2021",
      "But America\u2019s military institutions breed such upheaval. \u2014 Jasper Craven, The New Republic , 4 Feb. 2021",
      "Closed trials breed suspicion of prejudice and arbitrariness, which in turn spawns disrespect for law. \u2014 Larry Neumeister, Star Tribune , 1 Feb. 2021",
      "Predominantly White yoga teaching environments breed a species of groupthink that\u2019s marbled with White supremacist values. \u2014 Jessamyn Stanley, Glamour , 26 Jan. 2021",
      "The truth is that shameful behavior can breed resentment. \u2014 New York Times , 22 June 2022",
      "Mayor London breed will then be responsible for appointing Boudin's replacement until an election to replace him is held in November. \u2014 Brandon Gillespie, Fox News , 10 June 2022",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "From Ryan Kartje: In an already unique incoming class, Cooper Lovelace is an especially rare breed . \u2014 Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times , 9 June 2022",
      "The hope is that things will normalize soon - that starting pitchers, already an endangered breed , will soon be properly stretched out, and that hitters will catch up after a three-week spring training and begin slugging the ball again. \u2014 Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY , 26 Apr. 2022",
      "One is a fluffy white Silkie, and the other two are an old German breed known as Deathlayers. \u2014 Lynne Sherwin, cleveland , 8 Apr. 2022",
      "Brown is an increasingly rare breed : a Democrat who represents a once-purple state that is moving ever closer to red. \u2014 Grace Segers, The New Republic , 1 Apr. 2022",
      "In this age of big science, with fundamental physics generally tested in sprawling laboratories such as CERN and LIGO, maverick individuals who make a big difference through their spot-on hunches are an increasingly rare breed . \u2014 Paul Halpern, Scientific American , 18 Aug. 2021",
      "Dispelling many falsehoods about the breed and racing industry. \u2014 cleveland , 26 May 2022",
      "While the environment has become far more hospitable, Silicon Valley VCs remain a unique breed . \u2014 Rami Essaid, Forbes , 23 May 2022",
      "The Animal Pad, an all- breed dog rescue that saves dogs from high-kill shelters and the streets of Mexico, recently teamed with TrustedHousesitters to help one of their newest rescues. \u2014 Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune , 22 May 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1553, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun",
      "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1":"Verb"
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English breden , from Old English br\u0113dan ; akin to Old English br\u014dd brood":"Verb",
      "noun derivative of breed entry 1":"Noun"
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8br\u0113d"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "multiply",
      "procreate",
      "propagate",
      "reproduce"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-100618",
    "type":[
      "noun",
      "verb"
    ]
  },
  "breeding":{
    "antonyms":[
      "issue",
      "posterity",
      "progeny",
      "seed"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": ancestry":[],
      ": education":[
        "she had her breeding at my father's charge",
        "\u2014 William Shakespeare"
      ],
      ": the action or process of bearing or generating":[],
      ": the sexual propagation of plants or animals":[],
      ": training in or observance of the proprieties":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "She became involved in the breeding of sled dogs.",
      "His politeness shows good breeding .",
      "a person who lacks breeding",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Some years ago, he was asked to check out a wastewater treatment plant in New York that had become home to a breeding colony of pigeons. \u2014 New York Times , 23 June 2022",
      "Testing for compatible blood types before breeding can circumvent the risk of neonatal isoerythrolysis entirely. \u2014 Fionna M. D. Samuels, Scientific American , 23 June 2022",
      "Use window and door screens to keep mosquitoes outside living areas and empty water from areas mosquitos could lay eggs like buckets and unused pools to prevent breeding . \u2014 Navya Gupta, Detroit Free Press , 23 June 2022",
      "Bartoszek said removal of female pythons plays a critical role in disrupting the breeding cycle. \u2014 CBS News , 22 June 2022",
      "The San Diego Zoo's latest addition was born through a breeding recommendation from the Species Survival Plan by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. \u2014 Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE.com , 22 June 2022",
      "The group integrates dogs into law enforcement and military \u2014 and does training and breeding as well. \u2014 Fox News , 21 June 2022",
      "Many turtles are finishing up their annual breeding and egg-laying cycles, which also puts them on the move. \u2014 Arkansas Online , 20 June 2022",
      "Henriette\u2019s great distinction\u2014besides her breeding and her finesse, in every way superior to his\u2014was to have dumped him. \u2014 Judith Thurman, The New Yorker , 20 June 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8br\u0113-di\u014b"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "ancestry",
      "birth",
      "blood",
      "bloodline",
      "descent",
      "extraction",
      "family tree",
      "genealogy",
      "line",
      "lineage",
      "origin",
      "parentage",
      "pedigree",
      "stock",
      "strain"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-090711",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "breeding ground":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a place or set of circumstances suitable for or favorable to growth and development":[
        "hurricane breeding grounds"
      ],
      ": the place to which animals go to breed":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "a breeding ground for seals",
      "The Gulf of Mexico is a breeding ground for hurricanes.",
      "The company's casual atmosphere serves as a breeding ground for innovation.",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "That suggests the area \u2014 near the fishing village of Koh Preah, 140 miles northeast of Cambodia\u2019s capital, Phnom Penh \u2014 could be a breeding ground for freshwater stingrays that needs to be conserved. \u2014 Andrew Jeong, Washington Post , 21 June 2022",
      "Psychologists say people are balancing this yearning for social engagement and interaction with reality that this particular type of gathering can be a breeding ground for anxiety. \u2014 Alex Janin, WSJ , 7 June 2022",
      "There is a screen that covers the opening to protect it from debris; however, the mesh isn't super fine, which could lead to a breeding ground for mosquitos in areas with a lot of insect activity. \u2014 Better Homes & Gardens , 8 June 2022",
      "The Arkansas singer who spent most of his career in Canada mentored and worked with numerous rock legends, with his band the Hawks a breeding ground for the musicians that would eventually become The Band. \u2014 Jason Newman, Rolling Stone , 30 May 2022",
      "There aren\u2019t many pop superstars left, at least not many interesting ones, and almost none who have recently escaped from boy bands, historically a fertile pop-star breeding ground . \u2014 Allison Stewart, Washington Post , 23 May 2022",
      "It\u2019s also a breeding ground for sharable, short-form internet content. \u2014 Justin Birnbaum, Forbes , 18 May 2022",
      "The area became an important habitat and breeding ground for the Bonneville cutthroat trout, Utah\u2019s state fish and a species once thought extinct in the 1970s. \u2014 Leia Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune , 12 May 2022",
      "Encouraging spin-off working groups comprised of colleagues from both teams can create greater cohesion, diversification, and a breeding ground for innovation. \u2014 Livia Bernardini, Fortune , 28 Jan. 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1630, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "hotbed",
      "hothouse",
      "nest",
      "nidus",
      "nursery",
      "seedbed",
      "seminary"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-061118",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "breeze":{
    "antonyms":[
      "bowl",
      "brush",
      "coast",
      "cruise",
      "drift",
      "flow",
      "glide",
      "roll",
      "sail",
      "skim",
      "slide",
      "slip",
      "stream",
      "sweep",
      "whisk"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": a light gentle wind":[],
      ": a wind of from 4 to 31 miles (6 to 50 kilometers) an hour":[],
      ": easily":[],
      ": residue from the making of coke or charcoal":[],
      ": something easily done : cinch":[],
      ": to make progress quickly and easily":[
        "breezed through the exam",
        "breezed to victory"
      ],
      ": to move swiftly and airily":[
        "breezed past the protesters"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Verb",
      "Look who just breezed in!",
      "He breezed past us without so much as a nod.",
      "She breezed through the test."
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1614, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Verb",
      "1626, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun",
      "1726, in the meaning defined above":"Noun"
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "probably from Spanish brisa northeast wind":"Noun",
      "probably modification of French braise cinders \u2014 more at braise":"Noun"
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8br\u0113z"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "air",
      "breath",
      "puff",
      "waft",
      "zephyr"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-172005",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "noun",
      "verb"
    ]
  },
  "breezy":{
    "antonyms":[
      "high-strung",
      "uptight"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": airy , nonchalant":[
        "breezy indifference"
      ],
      ": briskly informal":[
        "a breezy essay"
      ],
      ": swept by breezes":[
        "breezy beaches",
        "a breezy day"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[
      "I enjoy the author's breezy style.",
      "She listened to their complaints with breezy indifference.",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "The day is forecasted to be mostly sunny and breezy . \u2014 Sam Burdette, The Arizona Republic , 21 June 2022",
      "The weather was sunny, breezy and about 60 degrees making for a pleasant run. \u2014 Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune , 21 June 2022",
      "Morning clouds and maybe a lingering shower or thundershower should give way to a partly sunny and breezy late morning and afternoon with decreasing humidity. \u2014 Dan Stillman, Washington Post , 8 June 2022",
      "After the storms, Tuesday is likely to be sunny and breezy in the Baltimore area, according to the National Weather Service. \u2014 Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun , 16 May 2022",
      "High pressure will bring sunshine, breezy and cold conditions on Wednesday with high temperatures in the teens and 20s. \u2014 courant.com , 25 Jan. 2022",
      "The Bay Area can expect breezy weather conditions Monday before a warming trend pushes temperatures into the 80s later this week, meteorologists said. \u2014 Jessica Flores, San Francisco Chronicle , 2 May 2022",
      "Tonight: Winds become less gusty during the evening, but remain rather breezy through the overnight. \u2014 Washington Post , 27 Apr. 2022",
      "High pressure will ridge into the region from the Midwest on Wednesday, bringing partly sunny skies and breezy conditions with high temperatures in the 50s. \u2014 Hartford Courant , 26 Apr. 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1637, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8br\u0113-z\u0113"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "affable",
      "devil-may-care",
      "easygoing",
      "happy-go-lucky",
      "laid-back",
      "low-pressure",
      "mellow"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-081326",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "adverb",
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "breviary":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a book of the prayers, hymns, psalms, and readings for the canonical hours":[],
      ": a brief summary":[],
      ": divine office":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "a speech that could serve as a breviary for impeachment",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Books of Hours are breviaries , or a selection of prayers and psalms taken from long prayer books used by monks. \u2014 Brian T. Allen, National Review , 28 Jan. 2020",
      "In the breviary -like Logia of Yeshua, Davenport and his coauthor, Benjamin Urrutia, assembled everything reportedly spoken by Jesus. \u2014 Michael Dirda, National Review , 25 July 2019"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English breviarie , from Medieval Latin breviarium , from Latin, summary, from brevis":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "-\u02cce-r\u0113",
      "-vy\u0259-",
      "\u02c8br\u0113-v\u0259-r\u0113",
      "also \u02c8bre-",
      "-v\u0113-\u02ccer-\u0113"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "abstract",
      "brief",
      "capsule",
      "conspectus",
      "digest",
      "encapsulation",
      "epitome",
      "inventory",
      "outline",
      "pr\u00e9cis",
      "recap",
      "recapitulation",
      "r\u00e9sum\u00e9",
      "resume",
      "resum\u00e9",
      "roundup",
      "run-through",
      "rundown",
      "sum",
      "sum-up",
      "summa",
      "summarization",
      "summary",
      "summing-up",
      "synopsis",
      "wrap-up"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-085942",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "brevit":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a snoopy meddlesome person":[],
      ": forage , hunt":[
        "the dog is always breviting about"
      ],
      ": to pry and prowl around : snoop":[
        "who's brevited through this drawer"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "origin unknown":"Intransitive verb"
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\"",
      "\u02c8brev\u0259\u0307t"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-125415",
    "type":[
      "intransitive verb",
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "brevity":{
    "antonyms":[
      "lengthiness"
    ],
    "definitions":{},
    "examples":[
      "Mike Espy resigned under pressure as Secretary of Agriculture yesterday at a news conference remarkable for its brevity and general absence of whining. \u2014 New York Times , 4 Oct. 1994",
      "Lincoln was able to achieve the loftiness, ideality, and brevity of the Gettysburg Address because he had spent a good part of the 1850s repeatedly relating all the most sensitive issues of the day to the Declaration's supreme principle. \u2014 Garry Wills , Lincoln At Gettysburg , 1992",
      "The book's brevity is its major defect. Admittedly, readers of military history have been smothered by portentous tomes of a thousand pages or more. But 365 pages are too few to tell the Normandy story. \u2014 Drew Middleton , New York Times Book Review , 15 Aug. 1982",
      "\"Maudie, I'm sure I don't know what you mean,\" said Mrs. Merriweather. \"I'm sure you do,\" Miss Maudie said shortly. She said no more. When Miss Maudie was angry, her brevity was icy. \u2014 Harper Lee , To Kill a Mockingbird , 1960",
      "The book's major flaw is its brevity .",
      "the best quality a graduation speech can have is brevity",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "This interview has been lightly edited for clarity and brevity . \u2014 Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes , 6 June 2022",
      "The Enquirer's questions and were edited for clarity and brevity while Berhalter's responses are quoted verbatim. \u2014 Pat Brennan, The Enquirer , 30 May 2022",
      "The following interview was edited for clarity and brevity . \u2014 Melinda Newman, Billboard , 4 May 2022",
      "Candidate responses have been edited lightly for formatting and brevity . \u2014 oregonlive , 29 Apr. 2022",
      "Justice Brett Kavanaugh\u2019s six-page majority opinion is a monument to brevity . \u2014 Matt Ford, The New Republic , 27 Apr. 2022",
      "The Conversation has collaborated with SciLine to bring you highlights from the discussion, which have been edited for brevity and clarity. \u2014 Claire Brindis, The Conversation , 24 May 2022",
      "What makes poetry so perfect for traveling is its dense brevity . \u2014 Washington Post , 27 Jan. 2022",
      "This interview has been lightly edited for clarity and brevity . \u2014 Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes , 17 Apr. 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "15th century, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Latin brevitas , from brevis \u2014 see breve":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8bre-v\u0259-t\u0113"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "briefness",
      "conciseness",
      "shortness"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-031809",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "brew":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a brewed beverage (such as beer)":[],
      ": a serving of a brewed beverage":[
        "quaff a few brews"
      ],
      ": contrive":[],
      ": something produced by or as if by brewing":[],
      ": the process of brewing":[],
      ": to be in the process of forming":[
        "a storm is brewing"
      ],
      ": to brew beer or ale":[],
      ": to bring about : foment":[
        "brew trouble"
      ],
      ": to prepare (a drink or other liquid) by infusion in hot water":[
        "brew tea"
      ],
      ": to prepare (beer, ale, etc.) by steeping, boiling, and fermentation or by infusion and fermentation":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Verb",
      "They brew the beer on the premises.",
      "The restaurant also brews its own ginger ale and root beer.",
      "They've been brewing in the new brewery since March.",
      "I'll brew another pot of tea.",
      "It feels like there's a storm brewing .",
      "Noun",
      "I'll buy you a brew .",
      "a manufacturer of specialty brews",
      "a perfect cup of brew",
      "time for a quick brew",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
      "The event kicks off Friday evening with a rum and brew tasting fund-raiser, and continues Saturday with the JerkFest as well as a Hot Sauce Fest, in addition to musical performances. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 22 June 2022",
      "An adjustable cappuccino system has a frother to make foam as thick as any Italian cafe, and the machine itself can brew a single or double espresso. \u2014 Margaux Lushing, Forbes , 16 June 2022",
      "The Sriracha deviled eggs are the second bestselling appetizer at Gulp restaurant and brew pub in Playa Vista. \u2014 Jenn Harriscolumnist, Los Angeles Times , 10 June 2022",
      "Red Dead Redemption, another Rockstar Games creation, presents a Wild West in which the player can brew coffee as well as shoot outlaws. \u2014 Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker , 17 Feb. 2022",
      "In progressively larger vessels, researchers brew a cloudy broth of moth cells capable of churning out the spikes. \u2014 Carolyn Y. Johnson, Anchorage Daily News , 6 June 2022",
      "Some of these coffee brands were even launched with the goal of better coffee on the go, like Kuju Coffee, a company founded by two brothers looking to improve their morning brew during trips to the great outdoors. \u2014 Jennifer Konerman, Sunset Magazine , 4 June 2022",
      "Prices for a grande chocolate cream cold brew range from $5.25 to $5.45 depending on which US city customers order from. \u2014 Jordan Valinsky, CNN , 10 May 2022",
      "Temperatures closer to boiling, on the other hand, will brew bolder, with a richer texture and more astringency. \u2014 Max Falkowitz, Bon App\u00e9tit , 5 May 2022",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "Her version is served as a cold brew , latte, chai or on its own. \u2014 Jonmaesha Beltran, The Arizona Republic , 26 June 2022",
      "Nitro Espresso Martini made with espresso vodka, local cold brew and whiskey garnished with three espresso beans for health, wealth and happiness and zero-proof cocktails such as the Painless Killer and Spicy Daisy. \u2014 Robin Soslow, Chron , 19 June 2022",
      "Many others, like Google and Microsoft, have opted for a softer tack by filling their workplaces with cold brew , snacks, tote bags and beer. \u2014 New York Times , 9 June 2022",
      "And there is a toxic brew of external economic headwinds, including the war in Ukraine and Covid lockdowns in China, resulting in supply shocks that boost inflation and slow growth. \u2014 CNN , 26 May 2022",
      "Scooter\u2019s Coffee began business in 1998 and is a drive-thru specialty coffee franchise serving espressos, fruit smoothies, cold brew , pastries, breakfast options and other products. \u2014 William Thornton | Wthornton@al.com, al , 12 May 2022",
      "The Craft Brew Races return to Newport July 16, where runners follow a 5K roadmap around Fort Adams State Park before enjoying a pint of craft brew . \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 13 June 2022",
      "Coffee, cold brew , espresso drinks, chai lattes, steamers and more are available. \u2014 Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 1 June 2022",
      "Get a free 12-ounce hot coffee or cold brew Wednesday with the chain's app with code COFFEE. \u2014 Kelly Tyko, USA TODAY , 29 Sep. 2021"
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      ": a canvas seat in the form of breeches hung from a life buoy running on a hawser and used to haul persons from one ship to another or from ship to shore especially in rescue operations":[]
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      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Bifidobacterium breve is a type of probiotic that is found in food and supplements. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 3 June 2022",
      "Bifidobacterium breve may also improve mental health. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 3 June 2022",
      "It\u2019s made with Irish cream, vanilla breve (which is steamed half and half) and six shots of espresso. Black Rock Coffee Bar opened March 19, 2021 at 7900 Woodbridge Parkway in Sachse. \u2014 Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News , 25 Mar. 2021"
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      "Middle English brefe , from Medieval Latin, from neuter of brevis brief \u2014 more at brief":""
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      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "In Samoa, crewmembers traveled to the grave of Robert Louis Stevenson and collected specimens, and the captain spent time in a village with new and old friends from previous visits, enjoying roast pig, taro, breadfruit and fresh pineapple. \u2014 Kimberly Bowker, Smithsonian Magazine , 8 Mar. 2022",
      "Grandpa pointed outside\u2014to the trees, heavy with breadfruit and papayas and bananas, and to the nearby river, which abounded with shrimp. \u2014 Jeff Chu, Travel + Leisure , 30 Jan. 2022",
      "Other murals show the produce of the island \u2014 ackee, soursop, sweetsop, breadfruit , sorrel \u2014 and another translates Jamaican vernacular into English. \u2014 Susan Dunne, courant.com , 28 Jan. 2022",
      "Jackfruit is a plant, related to both figs and breadfruit . \u2014 Amy Drew Thompson, orlandosentinel.com , 25 May 2021",
      "Forests and farms were wiped out, with coconut, breadfruit , mango and soursop trees destroyed, as well as plantain and banana crops. \u2014 Fox News , 12 Apr. 2021",
      "Forests and farms were wiped out, with coconut, breadfruit , mango and soursop trees destroyed, as well as plantain and banana crops. \u2014 NBC News , 12 Apr. 2021",
      "The bar, which opened last year, is a veritable dreamscape, graced by floor-to-ceiling murals featuring gargantuan breadfruit trees and tropical birds the size of concert grand pianos. \u2014 John Wray, Travel + Leisure , 8 Mar. 2021",
      "Indeed, plants have been prized on the islands since the first millennium A.D., when the ancient Polynesians arrived by canoe, bringing with them life-sustaining crops such as taro, breadfruit and sweet potato. \u2014 New York Times , 11 Dec. 2020"
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    "first_known_use":{
      "1697, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-190507"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-194559"
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      ": a mineral consisting of the isomorphous system of magnesium, iron, and manganese carbonate (Mg,Fe,Mn)CO 3":[]
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      "Count August Breunner (or Breuner )-Enkevoirth \u20201879 Austrian nobleman and mineral collector + -ite entry 1":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-203437"
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      "noun"
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    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-204555"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-210625"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-220901"
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      "noun"
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      ": loincloth":[]
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "At Canterbury, Fast Horse wore a traditional breechcloth , roach, ribbon shirt, and moccasins. \u2014 Christian Allaire, Vogue , 14 Mar. 2022",
      "Pagan Santa shows up in a breechcloth and antlers and enacts a battle between the Oak King and the Holly King, with the Oak King emerging triumphant as the Holly King returns to the womb to be born again. \u2014 Lore Sj\u00f6berg, WIRED , 18 Dec. 2007"
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    "history_and_etymology":{},
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      "1793, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-234037"
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      ": the plant that yields breadroot":[],
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-002423"
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      "Old English bretwalda, brytenwealda , probably from Bryten Britain + -walda, -wealda (from wealdan to rule)":""
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    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-011952"
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    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1712, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-023756"
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    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-032911"
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      ": one who breaks up ships or cars for salvage":[],
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      ": a small water cask":[]
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    "history_and_etymology":{
      "by folk etymology from Spanish barrica":"Noun"
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    "first_known_use":{
      "12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun",
      "1833, in the meaning defined above":"Noun"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-033204"
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      "noun"
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    "definitions":{
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-050754"
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    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-054059"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-060321"
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    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-074915"
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      "resort in northern New Hampshire that was the site of a conference in July 1944 at which the International Monetary Fund was established":[]
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
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    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-081453"
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      "noun"
    ],
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        "wearing riding breeches"
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      ": the hind end of the body : buttocks":[],
      ": the part of a firearm at the rear of the barrel (see barrel entry 1 sense 3a )":[]
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      "bootie",
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      "butt",
      "buttocks",
      "caboose",
      "can",
      "cheeks",
      "derriere",
      "derri\u00e8re",
      "duff",
      "fanny",
      "fundament",
      "hams",
      "haunches",
      "heinie",
      "hunkers",
      "keister",
      "keester",
      "nates",
      "posterior",
      "rear",
      "rear end",
      "rump",
      "seat",
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      "tush"
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    "examples":[
      "plant yourselves on your breeches on that bench and listen to what I have to say",
      "the mounted riders look striking in their red coats and white breeches",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "The guns are commonly identified by the thick band of iron around the breech (base) of the gun. \u2014 Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics , 15 Mar. 2022",
      "This includes plugging a tank gun barrel with concrete, for example, or removing the breech mechanism. \u2014 Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics , 29 July 2021",
      "So there was Glen, a veteran road warrior, filling the breech . \u2014 Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer , 10 Sep. 2021",
      "The gentleman who could have walked in from the Scottish moors stepped to the shooting box and dropped two shotshells into the side by side breech of his British hammer gun. \u2014 Steve Meyer, Anchorage Daily News , 15 May 2021",
      "The similarity stands, even though Jewish law posits that life begins at birth \u2013 with the emergence of the head, or in case of breech , the majority of the body (Ohalot 7:6). \u2014 Rabbi Avi Weiss, sun-sentinel.com , 13 Apr. 2021",
      "The loader grabbed hold of the loader\u2019s hatch, swung his legs forward, and kicked the round in; the breech came up, and the gunner fired a round that destroyed a T-72 tank at very close range. \u2014 H.r. Mcmaster, Washington Examiner , 4 Mar. 2021",
      "By venting propellant gases out the rear, the 75mm had almost no recoil and no need for a weighty breech block, which meant it could be carried by a soldier\u2014or, in this case, even an Italian motor scooter. \u2014 Cory Graff, Popular Mechanics , 30 Nov. 2020"
    ],
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English, breeches, from Old English br\u0113c , plural of br\u014dc leg covering; akin to Old High German bruoh breeches, Latin braca pants":""
    },
    "first_known_use":{
      "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":""
    },
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-082512"
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      "adjective"
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    "definitions":{
      ": being without bread":[]
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-082636"
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      "noun"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-091034"
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      "noun"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-091311"
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      ": to make ineffective as a binding force":[
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      ": to defeat utterly and end as an effective force : destroy":[
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      ": to crush the spirit of":[
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      ": to train (an animal) to adjust to the service or convenience of humans":[
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      ": to stop or bring to an end suddenly : halt":[
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        "decided to break off all ties to the organization"
      ],
      ": interrupt , suspend":[
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      ": to open and bring about suspension of operation":[
        "break an electric circuit"
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      ": to destroy unity or completeness of":[
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      ": to change the appearance of uniformity of":[
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      ],
      ": to split the surface of":[
        "could see fish breaking water"
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      ": to cause to discontinue a habit":[
        "tried to break him of smoking"
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      ": to make known : tell":[
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      ": to bring to attention or prominence initially":[
        "radio stations breaking new musicians",
        "break a news story"
      ],
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        "break the bank"
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      ": to reduce in rank":[
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      ],
      ": to split into smaller units, parts, or processes : divide":[
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        "break a word at the end of a line"
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      ": to give or get the equivalent of (a bill) in smaller denominations":[
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      ": to use as the denomination in paying a bill":[
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        "\u2014 often used with into, up , or down"
      ],
      ": to check or slow the speed, force, or intensity of":[
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        "without breaking her stride"
      ],
      ": to cause failure and discontinuance of (a strike) by measures outside bargaining processes":[],
      ": to cause a sudden significant decrease in the price, value, or volume of":[
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      ": exceed , surpass":[
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      ": to score less than (a specified total)":[
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      ": to win against (an opponent's service)":[],
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      ": to open the action of (a breechloader )":[],
      ": to find an explanation or solution for : solve":[
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      ": to discover the essentials of (a code or cipher system)":[],
      ": to demonstrate the falsity of":[
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      ": to ruin the prospects of":[
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      ": to produce visibly":[
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      ],
      ": to escape with sudden forceful effort":[
        "the attacker broke from the throng"
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      ": to come into being by or as if by bursting forth":[
        "day was breaking"
      ],
      ": to effect a penetration":[
        "break through security lines"
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      ": to emerge through the surface of the water":[
        "The fish were breaking ."
      ],
      ": to start abruptly":[
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      ": to become known or published":[
        "when the news broke"
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      ": to make a sudden dash":[
        "break for cover"
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      ": to separate after an instance of holding an opponent at close quarters : to separate after a clinch":[
        "The ref told them to break ."
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      ": to achieve initial success in usually a sudden or striking way":[
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      ": to begin a race":[
        "the horse broke poorly"
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      ": to come apart or split into pieces : fragment , shatter":[
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      ],
      ": to open spontaneously or by pressure from within":[
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      ": to curl over and fall apart in surf or foam":[],
      ": to interrupt one's activity or occupation for a brief period":[
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      ": to alter sharply in tone, pitch, or intensity":[
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      ": to become fair (see fair entry 1 sense 3 ) : clear":[
        "when the weather breaks"
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      ": to make the opening shot of a game of pool":[],
      ": to end a relationship, connection, or agreement":[
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      ],
      ": to give way in disorderly retreat":[
        "if the front line breaks"
      ],
      ": to swerve suddenly":[],
      ": to curve from a straight path":[
        "a pitch that breaks away from the batter",
        "a putt that breaks left"
      ],
      ": to fail in health, strength, vitality, resolve, or control":[
        "may break under questioning"
      ],
      ": to become inoperative because of damage, wear, or strain":[
        "the pump broke"
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      ": to fail to keep a prescribed gait":[],
      ": to undergo a sudden significant decrease in price, value, or volume":[
        "transportation stocks may break sharply"
      ],
      ": happen , develop":[
        "for the team to succeed, everything has to break right"
      ],
      ": to win against an opponent's serve":[],
      ": to divide into classes, categories, or types":[],
      ": to fold, bend, lift, or come apart at a seam, groove, or joint":[
        "The seam on her dress broke ."
      ],
      ": to separate during churning into liquid and fat":[],
      ": to dine together":[],
      ": to pack up gear and leave a camp or campsite":[],
      ": to start from a hiding place, covert (see covert entry 2 sense 1 ), or lair":[],
      ": to get away by overcoming restraints or constraints":[],
      ": to begin construction":[
        "breaking ground on a new wing of the hospital"
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      ": to make or show discoveries : pioneer":[],
      ": to begin with or as if with a sudden throwing off of restraint":[
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        "face breaking into a smile",
        "the horse breaks into a gallop"
      ],
      ": to make entry or entrance into":[
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        "break into show business"
      ],
      ": interrupt":[
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      ": to crush emotionally with sorrow":[
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      ": to turn the wrists as part of the swing of a club or bat":[],
      ": to differ in opinion or action from one's peers":[
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      ": to subdue the main force of":[
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      ": to make a beginning":[],
      ": to get through the first difficulties in starting a conversation or discussion":[],
      ": to expel gas from the intestine":[],
      ": an act or action of breaking":[],
      ": the opening shot in a game of pool or billiards":[],
      ": a gap or opening caused or appearing as if caused by damage : a condition produced by or as if by breaking : gap":[
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        "breaks in the ice",
        "a break in the clouds",
        "waiting for a break in the traffic"
      ],
      ": a gap in an otherwise continuous electric circuit":[],
      ": the action or act of entering, escaping, or emerging from something (such as darkness) often in a sudden or violent way : the action or act of breaking in , breaking out , or breaking forth":[
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        "a jail break"
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      ": a place or situation at which a break occurs: such as":[],
      ": the place at which a word is divided especially at the end of a line of print or writing":[],
      ": the location at which waves curl over and fall apart in surf or foam : the point at which waves break (see break entry 1 sense 2c ) for surfing":[],
      ": an interruption in continuity":[
        "a break in the weather"
      ],
      ": such as":[
        "a break in the weather"
      ],
      ": a notable change of subject matter, attitude, or treatment":[
        "the break after the eighth line of a sonnet"
      ],
      ": an abrupt, significant, or noteworthy change or interruption in a continuous process, trend, or surface":[
        "dislikes breaks in his daily routine",
        "a break in her dancing career",
        "fields that extend for miles without a break"
      ],
      ": a respite from work, school, or duty":[
        "take a short coffee break",
        "college kids on spring break"
      ],
      ": relief from annoyance":[
        "\u2014 often used to express exasperation or irritation in phrases like give me a break"
      ],
      ": a planned interruption in a radio or television program":[
        "a break for the commercial"
      ],
      ": deviation of a pitched ball from a straight line":[],
      ": fault , dislocation":[],
      ": failure of a horse to maintain the prescribed gait":[],
      ": a sudden change in vocal pitch, intensity, or tone":[
        "speaking passionately, with a break in her voice"
      ],
      ": a quick shift from one rhythmic track to another in the same tempo and key on a different turntable":[],
      ": the action or an instance of winning against an opponent's service : the action or an instance of breaking (see break entry 1 sense 13c ) service":[
        "a service break"
      ],
      ": a usually solo instrumental passage in jazz, folk, or popular music":[],
      ": dash , rush":[
        "a base runner making a break for home"
      ],
      ": fast break":[
        "a break toward the basket"
      ],
      ": a sudden and abrupt decline of prices or values":[],
      ": the start of a race":[],
      ": the act of separating after an instance of holding an opponent at close quarters : the act of separating after a clinch":[],
      ": a stroke of luck and especially of good luck":[
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        "can't seem to catch a break",
        "a series of bad breaks"
      ],
      ": a favorable or opportune situation : chance":[
        "waiting for a big break in show business"
      ],
      ": favorable consideration or treatment":[
        "a tax break",
        "a break on the price"
      ],
      ": a rupture in previously agreeable relations":[
        "a break between the two countries"
      ],
      ": an abrupt split or difference with something previously adhered to or followed":[
        "a sharp break with tradition"
      ],
      ": breakdown sense 1c":[
        "suffered a mental break"
      ]
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    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8br\u0101k"
    ],
    "synonyms":[
      "break up",
      "bust",
      "disintegrate",
      "dismember",
      "disrupt",
      "fracture",
      "fragment",
      "rive"
    ],
    "antonyms":[
      "breath",
      "breather",
      "interruption",
      "lull",
      "pause",
      "recess"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[
      "Verb",
      "She broke the cup when she dropped it on the floor.",
      "Break the chocolate bar into pieces so that everyone can have some.",
      "It is easiest to break a chain at its weakest link.",
      "A chain will break at its weakest link.",
      "The fall broke his arm.",
      "His arm broke in three places when he fell.",
      "A bruise forms when a blood vessel breaks under the skin.",
      "Noun",
      "The tank is reinforced to prevent breaks and leaks.",
      "There was a break in the hedge.",
      "We waited for a break in the traffic.",
      "The fields extend for miles without a break .",
      "We chatted during a break in the game.",
      "All employees are entitled to two breaks during the workday.",
      "We've been working all day without a break .",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
      "Having a plan of action releases anxiety and stress and can help break the negative loop in your head. \u2014 Nicole Serena Silver, Forbes , 26 June 2022",
      "The Arizona Department of Public Safety said protesters were banging on the windows of the state Senate, with some attempting to break the glass. \u2014 James Bikales, Washington Post , 25 June 2022",
      "However, everyone with knowledge of the ship\u2019s condition agrees that the Safer will soon break apart, catch fire, or explode. \u2014 Ed Caesar, The New Yorker , 25 June 2022",
      "The Somerset Patriots hit three home runs, including a three-run shot by Josh Breaux to break the game open, and defeated the Hartford Yard Goats, 7-4 on Thursday night in an Eastern League Northeast Division game. \u2014 Hartford Courant , 24 June 2022",
      "Firefighters had to break windows on some floors to allow smoke to escape the building. \u2014 Matt Yan, BostonGlobe.com , 24 June 2022",
      "June 26, 2022, also known as Sunday, is unlikely to break any records, but, according to Colby Neuman, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Portland, there is a chance that the high will hit 100 degrees. \u2014 oregonlive , 23 June 2022",
      "That creates a cycle of debt that is hard to break . \u2014 Nicole Goodkind, CNN , 23 June 2022",
      "And then people that wanna do this and not break the law at least might show up and do it that way. \u2014 Laura Johnston, cleveland , 23 June 2022",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "Her big break came about after falling off a chair during an audition. \u2014 Vogue , 23 June 2022",
      "Browns players are currently on their six-week break between minicamp and training camp, which begins July 27 with three straight practices closed to the public. \u2014 cleveland , 21 June 2022",
      "Dozens of workers left the facility during their predawn lunch break , leaving managers to cover for them. \u2014 Teo Armus, Washington Post , 21 June 2022",
      "But her big break came on the second season of the CBS series Mannix, when the star detective (Mike Connors) sets up his own P.I. firm and hires Fisher\u2019s character, Peggy Fair, to be his Girl Friday. \u2014 Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter , 19 June 2022",
      "At a press conference in Monte-Carlo Saturday, Fox addressed his break from the business. \u2014 Leo Barraclough, Variety , 18 June 2022",
      "It\u2019s not an exaggeration to say Felix Da Housecat got his big break while still in high school. \u2014 Katie Bain, Billboard , 17 June 2022",
      "The small group of first-graders are part of Robinson Elementary\u2019s second summer learning camp, and White, a pre-K teacher, signed up to spend her break helping the students brush up on their phonics skills. \u2014 al , 16 June 2022",
      "My arms, before my break and in the movies, are only one centimeter different than Arnold Schwarzenegger. \u2014 Greg Presto, Men's Health , 14 June 2022"
    ],
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English breken, going back to Old English brecan, going back to Germanic *brekan- (whence also Old Saxon brekan \"to violently separate, shatter,\" Old High German brehhan, Gothic brikan ), going back to Indo-European *b h reg- \"violently separate,\" whence also, with varying ablaut grades, Latin frangere (perfect fr\u0113g\u012b ) \"to break, shatter\" and perhaps Old Irish braigid (perfect ro-bebraig ) \"(s/he) farts, breaks wind\"":"Verb",
      "Middle English brek, breke, derivative of breken \"to break entry 1 \"":"Noun"
    },
    "first_known_use":{
      "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a":"Verb",
      "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun"
    },
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-091748"
  },
  "bread pudding":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": a dish consisting of bread pieces soaked in a mixture of eggs, milk, and usually sugar and spices and then baked":[
        "This easy-to-prepare bread pudding makes dessert out of ingredients you probably already have in the house.",
        "\u2014 Joanne Lamb Hayes",
        "Vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg star in this classic bread pudding recipe made with eggy challah bread.",
        "\u2014 Frances Janisch",
        "Now Savoy regulars have been nudging Susan to bring back her panettone bread pudding , created for New Year's Eve when she was Le Madri's pastry chef.",
        "\u2014 Richard Sax",
        "Modern bread puddings tend to be more custard than casserole, with the creamy factor playing a bigger role in the recipe's texture.",
        "\u2014 Wynnie Stein",
        "I'm not wild about stuffing, but I love bread pudding and often make savory versions to serve with roasted birds.",
        "\u2014 Ann Lovejoy"
      ]
    },
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1623, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-091946"
  },
  "break away from":{
    "type":[
      "idiom"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": to get away from (someone or something) especially by using force or effort":[
        "He broke away from his captors and escaped.",
        "\u2014 often used figuratively young people breaking away from traditional values"
      ],
      ": to separate from (a larger group, country, etc.)":[
        "a faction that has broken away from the main political party"
      ]
    },
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-094044"
  },
  "break the mold":{
    "type":[
      "idiom"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": to do something in a completely new way":[
        "Voters are looking for a candidate who will break the mold and give them honest answers."
      ]
    },
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-095722"
  },
  "break (one's) stride":{
    "type":[
      "idiom"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": to pause or slow down in one's movement":[
        "She jogged straight across the road without breaking (her) stride ."
      ]
    },
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-101540"
  },
  "break time":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": a scheduled time when workers stop working for a brief period":[
        "It's only five minutes until break time ."
      ]
    },
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-104020"
  },
  "break faith with":{
    "type":[
      "idiom"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": to stop supporting or being loyal to (someone) : to betray (someone)":[
        "He has accused the government of breaking faith with its supporters."
      ]
    },
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-110425"
  },
  "bree":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": eyebrow , brow":[],
      ": liquid in which a substance has been boiled or steeped : broth , soup , gravy":[]
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8br\u0113",
      "\""
    ],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English breye, bree eyelid, eyebrow, from Old English br\u01e3w":"Noun",
      "Middle English bre , probably alteration of bri , from Old English br\u012bw, br\u012bg ; akin to Old High German br\u012bo soup, mush, Middle Dutch br\u012b , Old English br\u012bwan to cook, Middle Irish br\u0113o flame, Old English byrnan to burn":"Noun"
    },
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-112307"
  },
  "break-in":{
    "type":[
      "intransitive verb",
      "noun",
      "verb"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": the act or action of breaking in":[
        "a rash of break-ins at the new apartment house"
      ],
      ": a performance or a series of performances serving as a trial run":[],
      ": an initial period of operation during which working parts begin to function efficiently":[],
      ": to enter something (such as a building or computer system) without consent or by force":[],
      ": intrude":[
        "break in upon his privacy"
      ],
      ": to interrupt a conversation":[],
      ": to start in an activity or enterprise":[
        "breaking in as a cub reporter"
      ],
      ": to accustom to a certain activity or occurrence":[
        "break in the new clerk"
      ],
      ": to overcome the stiffness or newness of":[
        "break in a pair of shoes"
      ]
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8br\u0101k-\u02ccin"
    ],
    "synonyms":[
      "burglarize",
      "burgle"
    ],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[
      "Verb",
      "the burglars broke in by smashing a window",
      "he rudely broke in to drop the names of several celebrities that he had met",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
      "Auburn will then face West Virginia on the road on Jan. 28, taking a brief break in conference play for the annual Big 12/SEC Challenge. \u2014 Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al , 29 June 2022",
      "So that means that a protest is not the time to try out a new pair of pants or break in a new set of shoes. \u2014 Abby Dupes, Seventeen , 27 June 2022",
      "The chart above shows rare, bullish divergences in the chart which would point towards $450 being more probable than a break in support at $115. \u2014 Beth Kindig, Forbes , 24 June 2022",
      "With a slight break in the last week or two, the wildfires in the region have started to pick up again, White said. \u2014 Timothy Fanning, San Antonio Express-News , 17 June 2022",
      "But the afternoon will be dryer, finally giving Portland a short break in June\u2019s continued wet weather. \u2014 oregonlive , 14 June 2022",
      "That was just in the period from November 2021 to mid-February 2022, with a two-week holiday break in the middle. \u2014 Jesse Hicks, Men's Health , 13 June 2022",
      "After hearing about Misha, Cena, who was in Europe for work, used a break in his schedule to fly to Amsterdam and make Misha's dream come true. \u2014 Amanda Taheri, PEOPLE.com , 13 June 2022",
      "In the men\u2019s open division, Alexis Pena, of Kissimmee, found himself in a battle with Derek Morgan (Davie) and Jonathan Werble (Weston) for the first two miles before making a break in the last mile to win in a blistering time of 15:47. \u2014 Emmett Hall, Sun Sentinel , 10 June 2022"
    ],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1856, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun",
      "circa 1535, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1":"Verb"
    },
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-121235"
  },
  "break a sweat":{
    "type":[
      "idiom"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": to begin to sweat":[
        "He started running and soon broke a sweat .",
        "He loaded all five boxes without breaking a sweat .",
        "\u2014 often used figuratively to say that something is not hard for someone to do He gave a perfect performance and didn't break a sweat ."
      ]
    },
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-121831"
  },
  "break down into":{
    "type":[
      "idiom"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": to separate (something) into (simpler substances)":[
        "Water can be broken down into hydrogen and oxygen through electrolysis."
      ],
      ": to become separated into simpler substances":[
        "Water can break down into hydrogen and oxygen through electrolysis."
      ],
      ": to divide (something) into (parts or groups)":[
        "The report is broken down into three sections."
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      ": a size of type between minion and bourgeois, approximately 8 point \u2014 compare point system":[]
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-125027"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-130324"
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      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Who can resist the tempting spread of digital bread and circuses , birds and cake",
      "De Blasio\u2019s music-for-the-masses project comes terribly close to other progressive notions for making American life more socialist; urging people to think of themselves as masses is simple bread and circuses . \u2014 Armond White, National Review , 20 Aug. 2021",
      "The turmoil of the past year will fade into memory as the bread and circuses of ordinary life return to divert us. \u2014 Jeff Stanard, National Review , 27 July 2021",
      "In the Roman tradition of bread and circuses , sports were expected to placate the troubled population. \u2014 Ann Killion, San Francisco Chronicle , 11 Mar. 2021",
      "Democrats are betting this round of bread and circuses will win them the 2022 midterms. \u2014 Karl Rove, WSJ , 10 Mar. 2021",
      "At its gilded core, the Super Bowl is an annual carnival of excess that makes the bread and circuses of Roman antiquity seem quaint in comparison. \u2014 Kim Kelly, The New Republic , 6 Feb. 2020",
      "Both of you, stop your bickering and give us the bread and circuses of being able to watch pro basketball and hockey, to distract us while the world goes up in flames and in hate. \u2014 Dp Opinion, The Denver Post , 15 Nov. 2019",
      "Worried about low turnout undermining the legitimacy of the results, the Kremlin resorted to bread and circuses . \u2014 The Economist , 19 Mar. 2018"
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    "history_and_etymology":{
      "translation of Latin panis et circenses":""
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      "1872, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-132604"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-135800"
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    "examples":[],
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      "Medieval Latin, from breve + Latin -ger -gerous":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-140601"
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      ": the potential difference in volts that when applied across a layer of electrically insulating substance is just sufficient to initiate a disruptive discharge":[]
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    "examples":[],
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-142157"
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      "noun"
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      "brevi- + cone":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-151022"
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      "idiom"
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      ": failure to respect a person's privacy by telling another person private information":[
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
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      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "On break point in the fifth game, Cornet jumped on a second serve and laced a forehand down the line. \u2014 New York Times , 2 July 2022",
      "Gauff got the go-ahead break in the third set at 5-5 on her sixth break point of the game when Ruse double-faulted. \u2014 Chris Lehourites, ajc , 28 June 2022",
      "After climbing back from a 0-40 deficit and facing a fourth break point late in the second set of a 6-2, 6-2 victory, Swiatek really found her rhythm. \u2014 Andrew Dampf, ajc , 16 May 2022",
      "Nadal's errant forehand gave Alcaraz the advantage on the seventh break point of the game. \u2014 Beth Harris, ajc , 20 Mar. 2022",
      "Fritz went up a break in the second game of the opening set against fellow baseliner Rublev, converting his third break point chance when Rublev sent a forehand long. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 19 Mar. 2022",
      "Medvedev never faced a break point in any of his nine service games. \u2014 Tim Reynolds, ajc , 27 Mar. 2022",
      "Serving for the fourth set at 5-3, Shapovalov overcame double- break point to close it out and force a decisive fifth. \u2014 Adam Zagoria, Forbes , 25 Jan. 2022",
      "Zverev then held his nerve, saving a break point , before serving a slicing ace down the T on his first match point. \u2014 Andrew Dampf, ajc , 20 Nov. 2021"
    ],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1969, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-152952"
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      "noun"
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      ": a boy employed in a coal breaker usually to pick slate from coal":[]
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      "breaker entry 1":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-154025"
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      "noun"
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      ": a genus of molds (family Moniliaceae) that are sometimes included in the genus Candida , are active in the secondary fermentation of beers, and are responsible for some cases of beer spoilage":[]
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    "history_and_etymology":{
      "New Latin, from Greek Brettanos, Bretanos Briton (of Celtic origin; akin to Welsh Brython Briton) + New Latin -myces":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-162028"
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      "noun"
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      ": the wood of a West Indian tree ( Sloanea jamaicensis )":[],
      ": a quebracho ( Pithecolobium arboreum )":[]
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-163517"
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      "adjective"
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "The nuggets have have a a breaded tempura coating of cayenne and chili peppers, packing a more flavorful punch compared to its regular chicken nuggets. \u2014 Jordan Valinsky, CNN , 5 Apr. 2022",
      "The breaded beef was exceptional, and corned beef hash was outstanding. \u2014 Marc Bona, cleveland , 17 May 2020",
      "The Chicken Parmesan Meal Kit serves two adults and comes with two seasoned and breaded Original Chick-fil-A Chicken filets, marinara sauce, Italian-style cheeses, and creamy garlic and lemon pasta. \u2014 Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al , 1 May 2020",
      "The kits come with two seasoned, breaded , and pressure-cooked chicken fillets, marinara sauce, Italian-style cheeses, and creamy garlic and lemon pasta. \u2014 Coral Murphy, USA TODAY , 30 Apr. 2020",
      "Every element, including the lightly breaded fish filets, was smothered in a pleasantly salty sauce, with the fishremaining flaky and flavorful. \u2014 Lindsey Mcclave, The Courier-Journal , 11 Mar. 2020",
      "One night, the Filipino crew hosted karaoke, after a traditional meal of sinigang and breaded fish. \u2014 New York Times , 3 Apr. 2020",
      "The dish riffs on the famous Malay curry fish head dish, with easier to manage pieces of tender, lightly breaded white fish drowning in a rich curry sauce with tofu, green beans, and eggplant. \u2014 al , 25 Mar. 2020",
      "Meat options include Georgia chopped pork, southside rib tips, BBQ chicken, hand breaded crispy, burnt buttz, smoked jalape\u00f1o cheddar sausage and more. \u2014 Georgann Yara, azcentral , 28 Feb. 2020"
    ],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "circa 1600, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-164920"
  },
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    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "noun",
      "verb"
    ],
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      ": one that breaks away":[],
      ": a departure from or rejection of something (such as a group or tradition)":[],
      ": a play (as in hockey) in which an offensive player breaks free of the defenders and rushes toward the goal":[],
      ": a sudden acceleration by one or more bicyclists pulling away from the pack in a race":[],
      ": an object made to shatter or collapse under pressure or impact":[],
      ": favoring independence from an affiliation : seceding":[
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      ": made to break , shatter, or bend easily":[
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        "a breakaway goal"
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      ": allowing or having an ability to execute a breakaway":[
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      ": to detach oneself especially from a group : get away":[],
      ": to depart from former or accustomed ways":[],
      ": to pull away with a burst of speed":[]
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      "\u02c8br\u0101-k\u0259-\u02ccw\u0101"
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    "examples":[
      "Adjective",
      "A breakaway faction formed a new party.",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "People who own horses should consider marking a safety ( breakaway ) halter with contact information and leaving it on the horse during the holiday weekend. \u2014 Cliff Pinckard, cleveland , 30 June 2022",
      "In only eight episodes, the duo found time for a breakaway mature-melancholic romance about Maya's mother (Mutsuko Erskine) and an animated trip to Florida. \u2014 Darren Franich, EW.com , 21 June 2022",
      "Well, the Saudi Arabian-funded breakaway golf league, known as LIV, is off to a wretched start. \u2014 Alex Shephard, The New Republic , 10 June 2022",
      "Banned from representing their former country, a breakaway group of Cuban major leaguers is pushing to form its own team. \u2014 New York Times , 15 June 2022",
      "With Pat Perez also confirmed as joining the breakaway on Saturday, 20 players have now defected from the PGA Tour. \u2014 Rob Harris, ajc , 11 June 2022",
      "The Top Gun sequel has been a breakaway hit, and could earn $45 million or more this weekend. \u2014 Pamela Mcclintock, The Hollywood Reporter , 10 June 2022",
      "Lincoln assumed the presidency amid the creation of a breakaway country, the Confederate States of America. \u2014 CBS News , 10 June 2022",
      "That led to a breakaway opportunity that was saved by Igor Shesterkin, which ignited the MSG crowd and sent the Rangers off to the races again. \u2014 Vincent Z. Mercogliano, USA TODAY , 29 May 2022",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
      "Jerome Kersey followed with a breakaway dunk with 1:17 left and the game was tied at 97-97. \u2014 oregonlive , 28 Apr. 2020",
      "His breakaway power dunks were a highlight of a season that was short on those. \u2014 Scott Ostler, SFChronicle.com , 19 Mar. 2020",
      "Johnson opened the second frame with a steal and a breakaway dunk, electrifying a drowsy crowd that had witnessed only six combined points through the first eight minutes. \u2014 Shelby Dermer, Cincinnati.com , 8 Mar. 2020",
      "Not giving the Chargers a breather, Fern Creek star point guard Jaden Rogers got a steal and a chance for a breakaway dunk. \u2014 David J. Kim, The Courier-Journal , 29 Feb. 2020",
      "Watchmen\u2019s fantastic seventh episode indulges a breakaway gimmick with its own Garden of Eden imagery. \u2014 Darren Franich, EW.com , 11 May 2020",
      "The breakaway musical success of Billie Eilish is a recent example. \u2014 Josh Linkner, Detroit Free Press , 1 Mar. 2020",
      "Restrictions on movement not only could slow the peace process but also could hinder a protest movement that is passionately calling for Ukraine not to give two breakaway regions run by Russian rebels, Luhansk and Donetsk, any legitimacy. \u2014 NBC News , 21 Feb. 2020",
      "But a steal and breakaway layup by Gabby Williams capped a 16-0 run and UConn led 26-11 after 10 minutes. \u2014 USA TODAY , 18 Jan. 2018"
    ],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1881, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun",
      "1927, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Adjective",
      "1535, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Verb"
    },
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-172314"
  },
  "brewing":{
    "type":[
      "noun",
      "verb"
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      ": to prepare (beer, ale, etc.) by steeping, boiling, and fermentation or by infusion and fermentation":[],
      ": to bring about : foment":[
        "brew trouble"
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      ": contrive":[],
      ": to prepare (a drink or other liquid) by infusion in hot water":[
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      ": to brew beer or ale":[],
      ": to be in the process of forming":[
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      ],
      ": a brewed beverage (such as beer)":[],
      ": a serving of a brewed beverage":[
        "quaff a few brews"
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      ": something produced by or as if by brewing":[],
      ": the process of brewing":[]
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8br\u00fc"
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    "synonyms":[
      "abet",
      "ferment",
      "foment",
      "incite",
      "instigate",
      "pick",
      "provoke",
      "raise",
      "stir (up)",
      "whip (up)"
    ],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[
      "Verb",
      "They brew the beer on the premises.",
      "The restaurant also brews its own ginger ale and root beer.",
      "They've been brewing in the new brewery since March.",
      "I'll brew another pot of tea.",
      "It feels like there's a storm brewing .",
      "Noun",
      "I'll buy you a brew .",
      "a manufacturer of specialty brews",
      "a perfect cup of brew",
      "time for a quick brew",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
      "The event kicks off Friday evening with a rum and brew tasting fund-raiser, and continues Saturday with the JerkFest as well as a Hot Sauce Fest, in addition to musical performances. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 22 June 2022",
      "An adjustable cappuccino system has a frother to make foam as thick as any Italian cafe, and the machine itself can brew a single or double espresso. \u2014 Margaux Lushing, Forbes , 16 June 2022",
      "The Sriracha deviled eggs are the second bestselling appetizer at Gulp restaurant and brew pub in Playa Vista. \u2014 Jenn Harriscolumnist, Los Angeles Times , 10 June 2022",
      "Red Dead Redemption, another Rockstar Games creation, presents a Wild West in which the player can brew coffee as well as shoot outlaws. \u2014 Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker , 17 Feb. 2022",
      "In progressively larger vessels, researchers brew a cloudy broth of moth cells capable of churning out the spikes. \u2014 Carolyn Y. Johnson, Anchorage Daily News , 6 June 2022",
      "Some of these coffee brands were even launched with the goal of better coffee on the go, like Kuju Coffee, a company founded by two brothers looking to improve their morning brew during trips to the great outdoors. \u2014 Jennifer Konerman, Sunset Magazine , 4 June 2022",
      "Prices for a grande chocolate cream cold brew range from $5.25 to $5.45 depending on which US city customers order from. \u2014 Jordan Valinsky, CNN , 10 May 2022",
      "Temperatures closer to boiling, on the other hand, will brew bolder, with a richer texture and more astringency. \u2014 Max Falkowitz, Bon App\u00e9tit , 5 May 2022",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "Her version is served as a cold brew , latte, chai or on its own. \u2014 Jonmaesha Beltran, The Arizona Republic , 26 June 2022",
      "Nitro Espresso Martini made with espresso vodka, local cold brew and whiskey garnished with three espresso beans for health, wealth and happiness and zero-proof cocktails such as the Painless Killer and Spicy Daisy. \u2014 Robin Soslow, Chron , 19 June 2022",
      "Many others, like Google and Microsoft, have opted for a softer tack by filling their workplaces with cold brew , snacks, tote bags and beer. \u2014 New York Times , 9 June 2022",
      "And there is a toxic brew of external economic headwinds, including the war in Ukraine and Covid lockdowns in China, resulting in supply shocks that boost inflation and slow growth. \u2014 CNN , 26 May 2022",
      "Scooter\u2019s Coffee began business in 1998 and is a drive-thru specialty coffee franchise serving espressos, fruit smoothies, cold brew , pastries, breakfast options and other products. \u2014 William Thornton | Wthornton@al.com, al , 12 May 2022",
      "The Craft Brew Races return to Newport July 16, where runners follow a 5K roadmap around Fort Adams State Park before enjoying a pint of craft brew . \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 13 June 2022",
      "Coffee, cold brew , espresso drinks, chai lattes, steamers and more are available. \u2014 Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 1 June 2022",
      "Get a free 12-ounce hot coffee or cold brew Wednesday with the chain's app with code COFFEE. \u2014 Kelly Tyko, USA TODAY , 29 Sep. 2021"
    ],
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English, from Old English br\u0113owan ; akin to Latin ferv\u0113re to boil \u2014 more at barm":"Verb"
    },
    "first_known_use":{
      "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1":"Verb",
      "circa 1510, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun"
    },
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-172842"
  },
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      ": prison breach":[]
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    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-173350"
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  "breeding plumage":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
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    "definitions":{
      ": nuptial plumage":[]
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    "synonyms":[],
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-174115"
  },
  "break loose":{
    "type":[
      "idiom"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": to suddenly become loose : to suddenly stop being attached to something":[
        "One of the shutters broke loose during the storm."
      ],
      ": to get away from someone or something by using force or effort":[
        "The prisoner broke loose and ran away.",
        "\u2014 often + from The prisoner broke loose from the guards. She wants to break loose from the constraints of her middle-class life."
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    "pronounciation":[],
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-174213"
  },
  "breadline":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": a line of people waiting to receive free food":[]
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8bred-\u02ccl\u012bn"
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    "synonyms":[],
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "The publication covers homelessness and housing, and is sold by rough sleepers and other people below the breadline as a way of making a weekly income. \u2014 Max Foster And Rob Picheta, CNN , 10 June 2022",
      "Medical workers picked shards of glass out of the faces, arms and legs of civilians wounded in the breadline . \u2014 Washington Post , 1 Apr. 2022",
      "Jimmy Hill was in Ukraine at the time to help his partner get critical health care procedures when he was reportedly killed in a breadline . \u2014 Fox News , 19 Mar. 2022",
      "Too often during bankruptcy proceedings, remediation costs are shunted to the back of the breadline after creditors, executives, employees, and vendors take their share of the company\u2019s assets. \u2014 Tim Mcdonnell, Quartz , 12 Apr. 2021",
      "Police officers on bikes circled while volunteers finished placing the last barricades that would split the modern day breadline into two lanes. \u2014 Nic Garcia, Dallas News , 23 July 2020",
      "The loneliness of a single mother on the breadline , for example, is very different to that of an elderly man whose peers have died, or a teenager who is connected online but lacks offline friendships. \u2014 Fay Bound Alberti, Quartz , 25 Nov. 2019",
      "All this work and sweat kept him on the breadline for some years. \u2014 Douglas Murray, National Review , 11 July 2019",
      "Think breadlines and grinding poverty in the cities and dust bowls in the agricultural areas. \u2014 Michael Taylor, San Antonio Express-News , 26 June 2018"
    ],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1894, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-175837"
  },
  "breakwater":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": an offshore structure (such as a wall) protecting a harbor or beach from the force of waves":[]
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8br\u0101k-\u02ccw\u022f-t\u0259r",
      "-\u02ccw\u00e4-"
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    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Austin will discharge from the breakwater above the State Harbor. Sault Ste. \u2014 Elizabeth Hosang, Detroit Free Press , 29 June 2022",
      "One overhead shot toward the end, of a breakwater road slicing through the middle of a magnificent physical setting, is an absolute stunner. \u2014 David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter , 23 May 2022",
      "The lighthouse, completed in 1935, sits 2,500 feet out along a breakwater made of steel decking, stones and concrete, according to the Ozaukee County website. \u2014 Erik S. Hanley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 30 Mar. 2022",
      "The Marine Exchange can direct them either to an area close to the Long Beach breakwater or down the coast off Huntington Beach. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 6 Oct. 2021",
      "The space in between the shore and the breakwater will be partially filled in, using material dredged from the Mobile Ship Channel, to create marshland that will further protect the causeway from wave impacts. \u2014 al , 10 May 2021",
      "But the cold didn't stop guests from venturing across the mile-long rocky breakwater to catch an up-close glimpse of the Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse. \u2014 Travel + Leisure , 24 Jan. 2022",
      "Building the terminal and breakwater cost about $50 million. \u2014 J.k. Dineen, San Francisco Chronicle , 1 Feb. 2022",
      "The bigger outer port basin would also be dredged deeper \u2014 from 22 feet currently to 28 feet \u2014 and the three new docks would be near the end of the longer west causeway- breakwater in an area dredged to at least 40 feet deep. \u2014 Elwood Brehmer, Anchorage Daily News , 25 Jan. 2022"
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      "noun"
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      "break entry 2 (solo musical passage)":""
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      "1985, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-181317"
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      "noun"
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      "\u02c8br\u0101k-\u02c8\u0113-v\u0259n"
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      "1958, in the meaning defined above":"Noun",
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-190555"
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      "adjective"
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      "bread entry 1 + -en":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-192934"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-193735"
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      "noun",
      "verb"
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      ": one that breaks away":[],
      ": a departure from or rejection of something (such as a group or tradition)":[],
      ": a play (as in hockey) in which an offensive player breaks free of the defenders and rushes toward the goal":[],
      ": a sudden acceleration by one or more bicyclists pulling away from the pack in a race":[],
      ": an object made to shatter or collapse under pressure or impact":[],
      ": favoring independence from an affiliation : seceding":[
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      ": allowing or having an ability to execute a breakaway":[
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      ": to detach oneself especially from a group : get away":[],
      ": to depart from former or accustomed ways":[],
      ": to pull away with a burst of speed":[]
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      "\u02c8br\u0101-k\u0259-\u02ccw\u0101"
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      "Adjective",
      "A breakaway faction formed a new party.",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "People who own horses should consider marking a safety ( breakaway ) halter with contact information and leaving it on the horse during the holiday weekend. \u2014 Cliff Pinckard, cleveland , 30 June 2022",
      "In only eight episodes, the duo found time for a breakaway mature-melancholic romance about Maya's mother (Mutsuko Erskine) and an animated trip to Florida. \u2014 Darren Franich, EW.com , 21 June 2022",
      "Well, the Saudi Arabian-funded breakaway golf league, known as LIV, is off to a wretched start. \u2014 Alex Shephard, The New Republic , 10 June 2022",
      "Banned from representing their former country, a breakaway group of Cuban major leaguers is pushing to form its own team. \u2014 New York Times , 15 June 2022",
      "With Pat Perez also confirmed as joining the breakaway on Saturday, 20 players have now defected from the PGA Tour. \u2014 Rob Harris, ajc , 11 June 2022",
      "The Top Gun sequel has been a breakaway hit, and could earn $45 million or more this weekend. \u2014 Pamela Mcclintock, The Hollywood Reporter , 10 June 2022",
      "Lincoln assumed the presidency amid the creation of a breakaway country, the Confederate States of America. \u2014 CBS News , 10 June 2022",
      "That led to a breakaway opportunity that was saved by Igor Shesterkin, which ignited the MSG crowd and sent the Rangers off to the races again. \u2014 Vincent Z. Mercogliano, USA TODAY , 29 May 2022",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
      "Jerome Kersey followed with a breakaway dunk with 1:17 left and the game was tied at 97-97. \u2014 oregonlive , 28 Apr. 2020",
      "His breakaway power dunks were a highlight of a season that was short on those. \u2014 Scott Ostler, SFChronicle.com , 19 Mar. 2020",
      "Johnson opened the second frame with a steal and a breakaway dunk, electrifying a drowsy crowd that had witnessed only six combined points through the first eight minutes. \u2014 Shelby Dermer, Cincinnati.com , 8 Mar. 2020",
      "Not giving the Chargers a breather, Fern Creek star point guard Jaden Rogers got a steal and a chance for a breakaway dunk. \u2014 David J. Kim, The Courier-Journal , 29 Feb. 2020",
      "Watchmen\u2019s fantastic seventh episode indulges a breakaway gimmick with its own Garden of Eden imagery. \u2014 Darren Franich, EW.com , 11 May 2020",
      "The breakaway musical success of Billie Eilish is a recent example. \u2014 Josh Linkner, Detroit Free Press , 1 Mar. 2020",
      "Restrictions on movement not only could slow the peace process but also could hinder a protest movement that is passionately calling for Ukraine not to give two breakaway regions run by Russian rebels, Luhansk and Donetsk, any legitimacy. \u2014 NBC News , 21 Feb. 2020",
      "But a steal and breakaway layup by Gabby Williams capped a 16-0 run and UConn led 26-11 after 10 minutes. \u2014 USA TODAY , 18 Jan. 2018"
    ],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1881, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun",
      "1927, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Adjective",
      "1535, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Verb"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-193820"
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  "bread sauce":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
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    "definitions":{
      ": a milk-and-butter sauce thickened with bread crumbs":[]
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    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-195748"
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    "type":[
      "noun"
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      ": britska":[]
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      "\u02c8bret"
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    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "by shortening & alteration":""
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    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-195952"
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  "breaker card":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
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    "definitions":{
      ": the first and coarsest of three cards used in producing wool sliver \u2014 compare finisher card , intermediate sense 5a":[],
      ": breaker sense 2a":[]
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    "pronounciation":[],
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "breaker entry 1":""
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    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-195959"
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  "breadstick":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
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      ": a crisp stick-shaped roll often served with soup":[]
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    "pronounciation":[],
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
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    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-200738"
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  "breakdown block":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
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    "definitions":{
      ": one of a set of forms or chucks over which a sheet-metal object may be successively spun and at each operation brought nearer the final shape":[]
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
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    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-200821"
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    "type":[
      "noun"
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    "definitions":{
      ": a cereal product (such as grain or flour)":[],
      ": bread":[]
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    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8bred-\u02ccst\u0259f"
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    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Engineers at the Georgia Tech Research Institute have devised a system for inspecting breadstuffs automatically, using image-processing technology. \u2014 Rachel Zurer, WIRED , 27 Sep. 2011"
    ],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1793, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-201125"
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  "breadboard":{
    "type":[
      "noun",
      "verb"
    ],
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      ": a board designed for working dough or for cutting or serving bread":[
        "With towels around their middles and their hair tucked up, Grandma and Mary Alice rolled out endless pastry on big breadboards .",
        "\u2014 Richard Peck",
        "On a large round breadboard beside Mrs. Plunkett there were several kinds of bread, which she cut very slowly \u2026",
        "\u2014 William Trevor"
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      ": a board on which mounted components are breadboarded":[
        "Yamakawa developed an ignition system to maximize efficiency while using the least amount of gasoline. He created it as a breadboard (an assembly of separate transistors, capacitors, and other electronic parts), but was unable to fuse them together on a chip before the money ran out.",
        "\u2014 Daniel McNeill et al."
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      ": to make an experimental arrangement of (something, such as an electronic circuit or a mechanical system) to test feasibility":[]
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    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8bred-\u02ccb\u022frd"
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    "synonyms":[],
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "Each kit includes products that can be found in a car, such as a sensor, a micro-controller board, a breadboard , a resistor, wires, cables and a passive buzzer. \u2014 Chanel Stitt, Detroit Free Press , 5 June 2021",
      "Crosscut the top pieces, breadboard ends, stretchers, and legs. \u2014 David Agrell, Popular Mechanics , 7 Mar. 2020",
      "The adjacent kitchen and butler\u2019s pantry were professionally designed, with custom cabinets, slab-marble countertops and pullout bamboo breadboards . \u2014 Julie Lasky, New York Times , 29 Apr. 2020",
      "Crosscut the top pieces, breadboard ends, stretchers, and legs. \u2014 David Agrell, Popular Mechanics , 7 Mar. 2020",
      "Crosscut the top pieces, breadboard ends, stretchers, and legs. \u2014 David Agrell, Popular Mechanics , 7 Mar. 2020",
      "For a summer centerpiece, pile green apples on a breadboard ; among the apples, insert test tubes containing white garden flowers; then garnish the arrangement with parsley. 6. \u2014 Maggie O'neill, Good Housekeeping , 7 May 2015",
      "Crosscut the top pieces, breadboard ends, stretchers, and legs. \u2014 David Agrell, Popular Mechanics , 1 Mar. 2018",
      "The simple crossovers--one each for the woofer and tweeter in each speaker--come with the coils, capacitors and resistors hard-wired on perforated breadboards . \u2014 Rob Sabin, Popular Mechanics , 1 Mar. 2015",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
      "An outside party used Max to breadboard the wildly popular music software Ableton Live. \u2014 Catherine Sinow, Ars Technica , 26 Sep. 2020"
    ],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1761, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun",
      "1944, in the meaning defined above":"Verb"
    },
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-205233"
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    "type":[
      "noun"
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      ": shear pin":[]
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-205927"
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    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": a brown sauce containing delicately browned fried red onions":[]
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "br\u0259\u02c8t\u00e4n-"
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    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "French sauce bretonne , literally, Breton sauce":""
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    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-210243"
  },
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    "type":[
      "plural noun"
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    "definitions":{
      ": a large family of tropical frogs or toads (suborder Diplasiocoela) comprising the narrow-mouthed toads feeding chiefly on termites and usually lacking maxillary teeth and having ridged palates, large vomers, and the mouth usually small":[]
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    "pronounciation":[
      "-\u0259\u0307\u02c8pit\u0259\u02ccd\u0113"
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
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      "New Latin, from Brevicipit-, Breviceps , type genus (from brevi- + Latin -cipit-, -ceps , from caput head) + -idae":""
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    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-210335"
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  "breakdown truck":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
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    "definitions":{
      ": a truck with special equipment on the back of it to tow away vehicles : tow truck":[]
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
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    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-210834"
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    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-212509"
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      "noun"
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      "br\u0259\u02c8-",
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      "Latin breviloquentia , from breviloquent-, breviloquens speaking briefly (from brevi- + loquent-, loquens , present participle of loqui to speak) + -ia":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-212652"
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    "history_and_etymology":{
      "New Latin Brevicipitidae":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-214229"
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    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Blackley tested ancient bread molds and beer jugs in the collections of the Peabody Museum and at the MFA. \u2014 Hiawatha Bray, BostonGlobe.com , 8 Aug. 2019"
    ],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1833, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-215405"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-222808"
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      "adjective"
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-223053"
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      "transitive verb"
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
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      "Latin breviatus , past participle of breviare to shorten, from brevis short":"Transitive verb"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-223837"
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      "noun",
      "verb"
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      ": to cause (a bone) to separate into two or more pieces : fracture":[
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      ": to fracture a bone of (a bodily part)":[
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      ": to dislocate or dislocate and fracture a bone of (the neck or back)":[],
      ": to cause an open wound in : rupture":[
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      ": to cut into and turn over the surface of":[
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      ": to render inoperable":[
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      ": violate , transgress":[
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        "break a promise",
        "breaking conventions"
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      ": to invalidate (a will) by action under the provisions of the law":[],
      ": to force entry into":[],
      ": to burst and force a way through":[
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        "break a racial barrier"
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      ": to escape by force from":[
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      ": to make or effect by cutting, forcing, or pressing through":[
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      ": to disrupt the order or compactness of":[
        "break formation"
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      ": to make ineffective as a binding force":[
        "break the spell"
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      ": to defeat utterly and end as an effective force : destroy":[
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      ": to crush the spirit of":[
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      ": to make tractable or submissive: such as":[],
      ": to train (an animal) to adjust to the service or convenience of humans":[
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      ": inure , accustom":[],
      ": to exhaust in health, strength, or capacity":[
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      ": to stop or bring to an end suddenly : halt":[
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        "breaking a bad habit",
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      ": interrupt , suspend":[
        "break the silence with a cry"
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      ": to open and bring about suspension of operation":[
        "break an electric circuit"
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      ": to destroy unity or completeness of":[
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      ": to change the appearance of uniformity of":[
        "a dormer breaks the level roof"
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      ": to split the surface of":[
        "could see fish breaking water"
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      ": to cause to discontinue a habit":[
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      ": to make known : tell":[
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      ": to bring to attention or prominence initially":[
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        "break a news story"
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      ": to ruin financially":[
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      ": to reduce in rank":[
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      ": to split into smaller units, parts, or processes : divide":[
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      ": to give or get the equivalent of (a bill) in smaller denominations":[
        "Can you break a fifty"
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      ": to use as the denomination in paying a bill":[
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      ": to check or slow the speed, force, or intensity of":[
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        "without breaking her stride"
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      ": to cause failure and discontinuance of (a strike) by measures outside bargaining processes":[],
      ": to cause a sudden significant decrease in the price, value, or volume of":[
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      ": exceed , surpass":[
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      ": to score less than (a specified total)":[
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      ": to win against (an opponent's service)":[],
      ": to make (a run) by getting past defenders":[
        "broke a 20-yard run"
      ],
      ": to open the action of (a breechloader )":[],
      ": to find an explanation or solution for : solve":[
        "the detective broke the case"
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      ": to discover the essentials of (a code or cipher system)":[],
      ": to demonstrate the falsity of":[
        "break an alibi"
      ],
      ": to ruin the prospects of":[
        "could make or break her career"
      ],
      ": to produce visibly":[
        "barely breaks a sweat"
      ],
      ": to escape with sudden forceful effort":[
        "the attacker broke from the throng"
      ],
      ": to come into being by or as if by bursting forth":[
        "day was breaking"
      ],
      ": to effect a penetration":[
        "break through security lines"
      ],
      ": to emerge through the surface of the water":[
        "The fish were breaking ."
      ],
      ": to start abruptly":[
        "when the storm broke"
      ],
      ": to become known or published":[
        "when the news broke"
      ],
      ": to make a sudden dash":[
        "break for cover"
      ],
      ": to separate after an instance of holding an opponent at close quarters : to separate after a clinch":[
        "The ref told them to break ."
      ],
      ": to achieve initial success in usually a sudden or striking way":[
        "her song broke nationally"
      ],
      ": to begin a race":[
        "the horse broke poorly"
      ],
      ": to come apart or split into pieces : fragment , shatter":[
        "the cup broke when it fell"
      ],
      ": to open spontaneously or by pressure from within":[
        "the blister broke"
      ],
      ": to curl over and fall apart in surf or foam":[],
      ": to interrupt one's activity or occupation for a brief period":[
        "break for lunch"
      ],
      ": to alter sharply in tone, pitch, or intensity":[
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      ],
      ": to become fair (see fair entry 1 sense 3 ) : clear":[
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      ": to make the opening shot of a game of pool":[],
      ": to end a relationship, connection, or agreement":[
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      ": to give way in disorderly retreat":[
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      ": to swerve suddenly":[],
      ": to curve from a straight path":[
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        "a putt that breaks left"
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      ": to fail in health, strength, vitality, resolve, or control":[
        "may break under questioning"
      ],
      ": to become inoperative because of damage, wear, or strain":[
        "the pump broke"
      ],
      ": to fail to keep a prescribed gait":[],
      ": to undergo a sudden significant decrease in price, value, or volume":[
        "transportation stocks may break sharply"
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      ": happen , develop":[
        "for the team to succeed, everything has to break right"
      ],
      ": to win against an opponent's serve":[],
      ": to divide into classes, categories, or types":[],
      ": to fold, bend, lift, or come apart at a seam, groove, or joint":[
        "The seam on her dress broke ."
      ],
      ": to separate during churning into liquid and fat":[],
      ": to dine together":[],
      ": to pack up gear and leave a camp or campsite":[],
      ": to start from a hiding place, covert (see covert entry 2 sense 1 ), or lair":[],
      ": to get away by overcoming restraints or constraints":[],
      ": to begin construction":[
        "breaking ground on a new wing of the hospital"
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      ": to make or show discoveries : pioneer":[],
      ": to begin with or as if with a sudden throwing off of restraint":[
        "broke into tears",
        "face breaking into a smile",
        "the horse breaks into a gallop"
      ],
      ": to make entry or entrance into":[
        "broke into the house",
        "break into show business"
      ],
      ": interrupt":[
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      ": to crush emotionally with sorrow":[
        "He broke my heart when he said he was leaving."
      ],
      ": to turn the wrists as part of the swing of a club or bat":[],
      ": to differ in opinion or action from one's peers":[
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      ": to subdue the main force of":[
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      ": to make a beginning":[],
      ": to get through the first difficulties in starting a conversation or discussion":[],
      ": to expel gas from the intestine":[],
      ": an act or action of breaking":[],
      ": the opening shot in a game of pool or billiards":[],
      ": a gap or opening caused or appearing as if caused by damage : a condition produced by or as if by breaking : gap":[
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        "breaks in the ice",
        "a break in the clouds",
        "waiting for a break in the traffic"
      ],
      ": a gap in an otherwise continuous electric circuit":[],
      ": the action or act of entering, escaping, or emerging from something (such as darkness) often in a sudden or violent way : the action or act of breaking in , breaking out , or breaking forth":[
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        "a jail break"
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      ": a place or situation at which a break occurs: such as":[],
      ": the place at which a word is divided especially at the end of a line of print or writing":[],
      ": the location at which waves curl over and fall apart in surf or foam : the point at which waves break (see break entry 1 sense 2c ) for surfing":[],
      ": an interruption in continuity":[
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      ],
      ": such as":[
        "a break in the weather"
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      ": a notable change of subject matter, attitude, or treatment":[
        "the break after the eighth line of a sonnet"
      ],
      ": an abrupt, significant, or noteworthy change or interruption in a continuous process, trend, or surface":[
        "dislikes breaks in his daily routine",
        "a break in her dancing career",
        "fields that extend for miles without a break"
      ],
      ": a respite from work, school, or duty":[
        "take a short coffee break",
        "college kids on spring break"
      ],
      ": relief from annoyance":[
        "\u2014 often used to express exasperation or irritation in phrases like give me a break"
      ],
      ": a planned interruption in a radio or television program":[
        "a break for the commercial"
      ],
      ": deviation of a pitched ball from a straight line":[],
      ": fault , dislocation":[],
      ": failure of a horse to maintain the prescribed gait":[],
      ": a sudden change in vocal pitch, intensity, or tone":[
        "speaking passionately, with a break in her voice"
      ],
      ": a quick shift from one rhythmic track to another in the same tempo and key on a different turntable":[],
      ": the action or an instance of winning against an opponent's service : the action or an instance of breaking (see break entry 1 sense 13c ) service":[
        "a service break"
      ],
      ": a usually solo instrumental passage in jazz, folk, or popular music":[],
      ": dash , rush":[
        "a base runner making a break for home"
      ],
      ": fast break":[
        "a break toward the basket"
      ],
      ": a sudden and abrupt decline of prices or values":[],
      ": the start of a race":[],
      ": the act of separating after an instance of holding an opponent at close quarters : the act of separating after a clinch":[],
      ": a stroke of luck and especially of good luck":[
        "got a lucky break",
        "can't seem to catch a break",
        "a series of bad breaks"
      ],
      ": a favorable or opportune situation : chance":[
        "waiting for a big break in show business"
      ],
      ": favorable consideration or treatment":[
        "a tax break",
        "a break on the price"
      ],
      ": a rupture in previously agreeable relations":[
        "a break between the two countries"
      ],
      ": an abrupt split or difference with something previously adhered to or followed":[
        "a sharp break with tradition"
      ],
      ": breakdown sense 1c":[
        "suffered a mental break"
      ]
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    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8br\u0101k"
    ],
    "synonyms":[
      "break up",
      "bust",
      "disintegrate",
      "dismember",
      "disrupt",
      "fracture",
      "fragment",
      "rive"
    ],
    "antonyms":[
      "breath",
      "breather",
      "interruption",
      "lull",
      "pause",
      "recess"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[
      "Verb",
      "She broke the cup when she dropped it on the floor.",
      "Break the chocolate bar into pieces so that everyone can have some.",
      "It is easiest to break a chain at its weakest link.",
      "A chain will break at its weakest link.",
      "The fall broke his arm.",
      "His arm broke in three places when he fell.",
      "A bruise forms when a blood vessel breaks under the skin.",
      "Noun",
      "The tank is reinforced to prevent breaks and leaks.",
      "There was a break in the hedge.",
      "We waited for a break in the traffic.",
      "The fields extend for miles without a break .",
      "We chatted during a break in the game.",
      "All employees are entitled to two breaks during the workday.",
      "We've been working all day without a break .",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
      "Having a plan of action releases anxiety and stress and can help break the negative loop in your head. \u2014 Nicole Serena Silver, Forbes , 26 June 2022",
      "The Arizona Department of Public Safety said protesters were banging on the windows of the state Senate, with some attempting to break the glass. \u2014 James Bikales, Washington Post , 25 June 2022",
      "However, everyone with knowledge of the ship\u2019s condition agrees that the Safer will soon break apart, catch fire, or explode. \u2014 Ed Caesar, The New Yorker , 25 June 2022",
      "The Somerset Patriots hit three home runs, including a three-run shot by Josh Breaux to break the game open, and defeated the Hartford Yard Goats, 7-4 on Thursday night in an Eastern League Northeast Division game. \u2014 Hartford Courant , 24 June 2022",
      "Firefighters had to break windows on some floors to allow smoke to escape the building. \u2014 Matt Yan, BostonGlobe.com , 24 June 2022",
      "June 26, 2022, also known as Sunday, is unlikely to break any records, but, according to Colby Neuman, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Portland, there is a chance that the high will hit 100 degrees. \u2014 oregonlive , 23 June 2022",
      "That creates a cycle of debt that is hard to break . \u2014 Nicole Goodkind, CNN , 23 June 2022",
      "And then people that wanna do this and not break the law at least might show up and do it that way. \u2014 Laura Johnston, cleveland , 23 June 2022",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "Her big break came about after falling off a chair during an audition. \u2014 Vogue , 23 June 2022",
      "Browns players are currently on their six-week break between minicamp and training camp, which begins July 27 with three straight practices closed to the public. \u2014 cleveland , 21 June 2022",
      "Dozens of workers left the facility during their predawn lunch break , leaving managers to cover for them. \u2014 Teo Armus, Washington Post , 21 June 2022",
      "But her big break came on the second season of the CBS series Mannix, when the star detective (Mike Connors) sets up his own P.I. firm and hires Fisher\u2019s character, Peggy Fair, to be his Girl Friday. \u2014 Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter , 19 June 2022",
      "At a press conference in Monte-Carlo Saturday, Fox addressed his break from the business. \u2014 Leo Barraclough, Variety , 18 June 2022",
      "It\u2019s not an exaggeration to say Felix Da Housecat got his big break while still in high school. \u2014 Katie Bain, Billboard , 17 June 2022",
      "The small group of first-graders are part of Robinson Elementary\u2019s second summer learning camp, and White, a pre-K teacher, signed up to spend her break helping the students brush up on their phonics skills. \u2014 al , 16 June 2022",
      "My arms, before my break and in the movies, are only one centimeter different than Arnold Schwarzenegger. \u2014 Greg Presto, Men's Health , 14 June 2022"
    ],
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English breken, going back to Old English brecan, going back to Germanic *brekan- (whence also Old Saxon brekan \"to violently separate, shatter,\" Old High German brehhan, Gothic brikan ), going back to Indo-European *b h reg- \"violently separate,\" whence also, with varying ablaut grades, Latin frangere (perfect fr\u0113g\u012b ) \"to break, shatter\" and perhaps Old Irish braigid (perfect ro-bebraig ) \"(s/he) farts, breaks wind\"":"Verb",
      "Middle English brek, breke, derivative of breken \"to break entry 1 \"":"Noun"
    },
    "first_known_use":{
      "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a":"Verb",
      "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun"
    },
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-224143"
  },
  "break dancing":{
    "type":[
      "noun",
      "verb"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": dancing in which solo dancers perform acrobatics that involve touching various parts of the body (such as the back or head) to the ground":[]
    },
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "The historic Alabama landmark will host multiple sports during The World Games, including beach handball, break dancing , and parkour gymnastics. \u2014 al , 20 June 2022",
      "The band members mix break dancing with Hopak, a Ukrainian folk dance, in an energetic performance punctuated by Psiuk\u2019s rap interludes. \u2014 Colleen Barry, Chicago Tribune , 6 May 2022",
      "The focus of the museum is to highlight the five pillars of hip-hop: DJing, emceeing, break dancing , graffiti, and knowledge. \u2014 Amalia Nu\u00f1ez, CBS News , 25 Mar. 2022",
      "As a young man, Seoul fell in love with the dynamism of break dancing , and learned the craft with friends and mentors in Grand Rapids, eventually becoming owner of a local studio. \u2014 Robert Scheer, The Indianapolis Star , 17 Feb. 2022",
      "With moves that send the body spiraling onto the floor into head spins and convoluted pretzel-like twists, breaking ( break dancing ) is known as a young person\u2019s game. \u2014 Globe Correspondent, BostonGlobe.com , 17 Nov. 2021",
      "Hip-hop has five creative elements (MC, break dancing , graffiti art, DJ and knowledge of self) that capture various disciplines and create a culture that has real-life applications that young people participate in, interrogate and experience. \u2014 Edmund Adjapong, Quartz , 30 July 2021",
      "Hip-hop has five creative elements (MC, break dancing , graffiti art, DJ and knowledge of self) that capture various disciplines and create a culture that has real-life applications that young people participate in, interrogate and experience. \u2014 Edmund Adjapong, Quartz , 30 July 2021",
      "Hip-hop has five creative elements (MC, break dancing , graffiti art, DJ and knowledge of self) that capture various disciplines and create a culture that has real-life applications that young people participate in, interrogate and experience. \u2014 Edmund Adjapong, Quartz , 30 July 2021"
    ],
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "break entry 2 (solo passage) or break beat":""
    },
    "first_known_use":{
      "1982, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-230243"
  },
  "bread dance":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": a ritual Amerindian dance performed in supplication for food":[]
    },
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-231040"
  },
  "breviloquent":{
    "type":[
      "adjective"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": marked by brevity of speech":[]
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "-nt"
    ],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Latin breviloquent-, breviloquens":""
    },
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-233210"
  },
  "breechblock":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": the block in breech-loading firearms that closes the rear of the barrel against the force of the charge and prevents gases from escaping":[]
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8br\u0113ch-\u02ccbl\u00e4k"
    ],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "The lower receiver in Roh's case does not have a bolt or breechblock and is not threaded to receive the barrel, Nicolaysen noted. \u2014 Scott Glover, CNN , 11 Oct. 2019",
      "The definition is found instead in the Code of Federal Regulations: That part of a firearm which provides housing for the hammer, bolt or breechblock , and firing mechanism, and which is usually threaded at its forward portion to receive the barrel. \u2014 Robert Verbruggen, National Review , 18 Oct. 2019"
    ],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1855, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-235726"
  },
  "break-even":{
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": having equal cost and income":[]
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8br\u0101k-\u02c8\u0113-v\u0259n"
    ],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1958, in the meaning defined above":"Noun",
      "1931, in the meaning defined above":"Adjective"
    },
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-235757"
  },
  "break of forecastle":{
    "type":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": the extreme end of the forecastle toward the waist":[]
    },
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220710-000524"
  },
  "brewage":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": brew sense 1a":[],
      ": brew sense 2":[]
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8br\u00fc-ij"
    ],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1542, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
    },
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220710-005413"
  },
  "breakover":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": the portion of a newspaper or magazine story continued on another page":[]
    },
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "break over , verb":""
    },
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220710-011424"
  },
  "breakfast plate":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": a plate of china or earthenware from seven to eight inches in diameter":[]
    },
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220710-020837"
  },
  "bread crumb sponge":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": crumb-of-bread sponge":[]
    },
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220710-021133"
  },
  "bread-crust bomb":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": a volcanic bomb whose surface is disrupted by cracks":[]
    },
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220710-021310"
  },
  "Brewer's mole":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": a hairy-tailed mole ( Parascalops breweri ) of eastern North America":[]
    },
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "after Thomas M. Brewer":""
    },
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220710-024723"
  },
  "breeding population":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": a population within which free interbreeding takes place and evolutionary change may appear and be preserved":[]
    },
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220710-045207"
  },
  "bread-and-butter plate":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": a plate five to six inches in diameter for individual servings of bread and butter":[]
    },
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220710-045502"
  },
  "brewed":{
    "type":[
      "noun",
      "verb"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": to prepare (beer, ale, etc.) by steeping, boiling, and fermentation or by infusion and fermentation":[],
      ": to bring about : foment":[
        "brew trouble"
      ],
      ": contrive":[],
      ": to prepare (a drink or other liquid) by infusion in hot water":[
        "brew tea"
      ],
      ": to brew beer or ale":[],
      ": to be in the process of forming":[
        "a storm is brewing"
      ],
      ": a brewed beverage (such as beer)":[],
      ": a serving of a brewed beverage":[
        "quaff a few brews"
      ],
      ": something produced by or as if by brewing":[],
      ": the process of brewing":[]
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8br\u00fc"
    ],
    "synonyms":[
      "abet",
      "ferment",
      "foment",
      "incite",
      "instigate",
      "pick",
      "provoke",
      "raise",
      "stir (up)",
      "whip (up)"
    ],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[
      "Verb",
      "They brew the beer on the premises.",
      "The restaurant also brews its own ginger ale and root beer.",
      "They've been brewing in the new brewery since March.",
      "I'll brew another pot of tea.",
      "It feels like there's a storm brewing .",
      "Noun",
      "I'll buy you a brew .",
      "a manufacturer of specialty brews",
      "a perfect cup of brew",
      "time for a quick brew",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
      "The event kicks off Friday evening with a rum and brew tasting fund-raiser, and continues Saturday with the JerkFest as well as a Hot Sauce Fest, in addition to musical performances. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 22 June 2022",
      "An adjustable cappuccino system has a frother to make foam as thick as any Italian cafe, and the machine itself can brew a single or double espresso. \u2014 Margaux Lushing, Forbes , 16 June 2022",
      "The Sriracha deviled eggs are the second bestselling appetizer at Gulp restaurant and brew pub in Playa Vista. \u2014 Jenn Harriscolumnist, Los Angeles Times , 10 June 2022",
      "Red Dead Redemption, another Rockstar Games creation, presents a Wild West in which the player can brew coffee as well as shoot outlaws. \u2014 Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker , 17 Feb. 2022",
      "In progressively larger vessels, researchers brew a cloudy broth of moth cells capable of churning out the spikes. \u2014 Carolyn Y. Johnson, Anchorage Daily News , 6 June 2022",
      "Some of these coffee brands were even launched with the goal of better coffee on the go, like Kuju Coffee, a company founded by two brothers looking to improve their morning brew during trips to the great outdoors. \u2014 Jennifer Konerman, Sunset Magazine , 4 June 2022",
      "Prices for a grande chocolate cream cold brew range from $5.25 to $5.45 depending on which US city customers order from. \u2014 Jordan Valinsky, CNN , 10 May 2022",
      "Temperatures closer to boiling, on the other hand, will brew bolder, with a richer texture and more astringency. \u2014 Max Falkowitz, Bon App\u00e9tit , 5 May 2022",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "Her version is served as a cold brew , latte, chai or on its own. \u2014 Jonmaesha Beltran, The Arizona Republic , 26 June 2022",
      "Nitro Espresso Martini made with espresso vodka, local cold brew and whiskey garnished with three espresso beans for health, wealth and happiness and zero-proof cocktails such as the Painless Killer and Spicy Daisy. \u2014 Robin Soslow, Chron , 19 June 2022",
      "Many others, like Google and Microsoft, have opted for a softer tack by filling their workplaces with cold brew , snacks, tote bags and beer. \u2014 New York Times , 9 June 2022",
      "And there is a toxic brew of external economic headwinds, including the war in Ukraine and Covid lockdowns in China, resulting in supply shocks that boost inflation and slow growth. \u2014 CNN , 26 May 2022",
      "Scooter\u2019s Coffee began business in 1998 and is a drive-thru specialty coffee franchise serving espressos, fruit smoothies, cold brew , pastries, breakfast options and other products. \u2014 William Thornton | Wthornton@al.com, al , 12 May 2022",
      "The Craft Brew Races return to Newport July 16, where runners follow a 5K roadmap around Fort Adams State Park before enjoying a pint of craft brew . \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 13 June 2022",
      "Coffee, cold brew , espresso drinks, chai lattes, steamers and more are available. \u2014 Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 1 June 2022",
      "Get a free 12-ounce hot coffee or cold brew Wednesday with the chain's app with code COFFEE. \u2014 Kelly Tyko, USA TODAY , 29 Sep. 2021"
    ],
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English, from Old English br\u0113owan ; akin to Latin ferv\u0113re to boil \u2014 more at barm":"Verb"
    },
    "first_known_use":{
      "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1":"Verb",
      "circa 1510, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun"
    },
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220710-045918"
  },
  "breakbone fever":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": dengue":[]
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8br\u0101k-\u02c8b\u014dn-",
      "\u02ccbr\u0101k-\u02ccb\u014dn-"
    ],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Its nickname, breakbone fever , gives you a sense of how lousy dengue makes people feel. \u2014 Helen Branswell, STAT , 26 Dec. 2019"
    ],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1855, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220710-050002"
  },
  "breakout session":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": a presentation, discussion, or activity that takes place as part of a larger event (such as a conference, convention, or seminar) and for which some of the event's participants temporarily separate themselves from the others":[
        "Wednesday's workshop will include two panel discussions \u2026 followed by a breakout session with audience input.",
        "\u2014 Robert Miller",
        "With so many attendees, breakout sessions are essential for one-on-one contact.",
        "\u2014 Phaedra Hise"
      ]
    },
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1979, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220710-050120"
  },
  "break into a sweat":{
    "type":[
      "idiom"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": to begin to sweat":[
        "I broke into a sweat as I struggled up the hill."
      ]
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      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "In such cases, the breakup value of the firm was greater than the share price. \u2014 Charles Rotblut, Forbes , 1 Nov. 2021"
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