break off (with)

verb

Definition of break off (with)next
as in to leave
to end a usually intimate relationship with sincerely wants to break off with him without hurting his feelings

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for break off (with)
  1. leave
  2. dump
  3. ditch
  4. blow off
Verb
  • The Cleveland Fed’s CPI supports this view and should leave the door open to a 25 basis point cut at the December meeting.
    Bill Stone, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
  • As a result, Hezbollah pulled its forces out of Syria to focus on its war with Israel, leaving Assad exposed, experts said.
    Mostafa Salem, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of leave
Verb
  • Before long he’s been dumped in the back of a police car, making the jostly trek to a segregated reform school known as Nickel Academy.
    Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The cold front brought lake-effect snow, dumping 3.5 feet of snow in western and up to 20 inches in northern Lower .
    Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of dump
Verb
  • Employers are ditching degree requirements for several reasons, including a workforce shortage in industries like service and tech and a decline in college enrollment post pandemic.
    Allie Danziger, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Ford’s team ditched the tape measure for a digital twin, scanning 1,000 sqm (10,764 sq ft) of footprint, floor to ceiling, every weekend.
    Alex Christian, WIRED, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of ditch
Verb
  • The guard blew off the lock with a gun, and the man was found alone inside the cell, under a blanket.
    Tim Lister, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Or blowing off plans with your friends because your SO wants to hang.
    Jenna Ryu, SELF, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of blow off
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