BREACHES Synonyms: 137 Similar and Opposite Words

breaches 1 of 2

noun

plural of breach

as in infringements

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 offences

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 gaps

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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breaches

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verb

present tense third-person singular of breach

as in violates

to fail to keep a builder being sued by a homeowner for breaching a contract

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Noun

Research shows that persistent medication coverage—staying on the treatment without significant gaps—is crucial for achieving meaningful weight loss.

Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
The agency is aiming to maintain a consistent flight cadence, while reducing gaps between missions and incorporating lessons learned.

Andrew Jones, Space.com, 23 Dec. 2024

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