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as in violation
a failure to uphold the requirements of law, duty, or obligation
the president's deliberate misstatements were widely seen as a breach of the public trust
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as in crime
a breaking of a moral or legal code
cheating on the exam was a serious breach of the military academy's honor code
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as in gap
an open space in a barrier (as a wall or hedge)
the cat got out of the yard through a breach in the hedge
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as in to violate
to fail to keep
a builder being sued by a homeowner for breaching a contract
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Recent Examples of breach
Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
So into the breach steps Duncan, who snaps up MyXY with his own money and adds a potentially godlike power to PINATA’s corporate profile.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 17 May 2026
Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026
If portfolio valuations fall (and private credit managers set their own valuations), NAV loan covenants can be breached, potentially forcing fund managers to recall distributions already paid to limited partners.
—Mayra Rodriguez Valladares, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
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Noun
Customers affected by the data breach were sent a notice of the incident, the settlement website said.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
So into the breach steps Duncan, who snaps up MyXY with his own money and adds a potentially godlike power to PINATA’s corporate profile.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 17 May 2026
Verb
Beautiful beaches, breaching whales and blazing volcanoes aside, the melting pot of cultures amid your enchanting islands has certainly created the most delicious one.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026
If portfolio valuations fall (and private credit managers set their own valuations), NAV loan covenants can be breached, potentially forcing fund managers to recall distributions already paid to limited partners.
—Mayra Rodriguez Valladares, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breach
Noun
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The facility was inspected by the department three other times in the last five years and was cited for violations unrelated to chemicals and storage.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Rafa confesses to eating chocolate in violation of his strict diet.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
28 May 2026
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And now that she's gained true-crime stardom from the documentary, their grief has been compounded.—
Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 May 2026
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Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage?—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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The gap has shown up in earnings as well.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Seal gaps and cracks to prevent hot air from entering and cool air from escaping.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The complaint alleges the defendants failed to manufacture, supply and serve food safe for human consumption and violated federal food safety laws and USDA performance standards governing ground beef.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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Several speakers challenged Polis' argument that the bill could violate free speech protections.—
Jamie Leary,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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Major news companies are taking a two-track approach, filing copyright infringement suits in some cases and striking content licensing deals with AI firms in other cases.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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Drag queen Pattie Gonia has broken her silence months after Patagonia sued her for trademark infringement.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
Noun
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My youth was my downfall, my sin love, and the go-between a snowy day.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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For pilgrims, Hajj, performed over five days, can be a deeply moving spiritual experience and a chance to seek God’s forgiveness and the erasure of past sins.—
Baraa Anwer,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
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Your pilot can also fly you over to Dent Island for your tee time at the 18-hole championship course.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The sides or water bottle pockets end up with holes in them from rubbing against my tires, which makes pushing incredibly frustrating.—
Keely Cat-Wells,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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After breaking a sweat, kick back by the zen outdoor infinity pool.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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But Paul Heyman would put Breakker’s foot on the rope to break the pin.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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“Breach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breach. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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