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as in classified
to arrange or assign according to type
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
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2
as in decomposed
to go through decomposition
the enamel of a human tooth will begin to break down when exposed to sugar for too long
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as in analyzed
to identify and examine the basic elements or parts of (something) especially for discovering interrelationships
if we break the problem down into what appear to be three aspects of it, we'll have a better chance of solving it
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as in died
to stop functioning
the computer finally broke down and had to be replaced
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5
as in melted down
to yield to mental or emotional stress
began to break down when he realized that he was on the verge of bankruptcy
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as in knocked down
to take apart
the crew was breaking down the party tent when we arrived
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as in shattered
to cause to break with violence and much noise
firefighters had to break down the wall to rescue the kitten
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for broke down
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And our findings have broader implications for how species are classified and protected under conservation laws.—
Andre A. Naranjo,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2025 -
Arrest warrant questioned Many law experts question the validity of the warrant, which specified that certain key provisions of South Korea's Criminal Procedure Act should be excluded, which meant the police could search the military and government-classified presidential residence.—
Joohee Cho,
ABC News,
5 Jan. 2025
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It’s been analyzed countless times with varying conclusions.—
Joe Rexrode,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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The study analyzed 300 items, including seafood, common kitchen staples, and bottled water, which emerged as the top culprits.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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The Hamilton County Coroner's Office is requesting help finding the relatives of a man who died this week.—
Erin Couch,
The Enquirer,
24 Dec. 2024
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After a lifetime of making people laugh, Newhart died on July 18 at his home in Los Angeles.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
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The coins were apparently stored in a leather pouch, which had disintegrated over time, and concealed within or behind a kitchen wall, according to the Jerusalem Post.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Jan. 2025
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Roberto Mancini did make up with Carlos Tevez (or, at least, was willing to tolerate him) after their relationship at Manchester City appeared to have disintegrated.—
Daniel Taylor,
The Athletic,
29 Dec. 2024
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The University of North Texas Health Science Center dissected, studied and leased out hundreds of unclaimed bodies.—
Anagilmara Vílchez,
NBC News,
19 Dec. 2024
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To get robots to perform even relatively simple tasks, such as tying shoelaces, requires the labors of scientists who have dissected every step in the operation; trainers must then employ tedious repetition to program these steps.—
The New Yorker,
The New Yorker,
16 Dec. 2024
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And when streaming was in its early stages, companies like Netflix tried—and often failed—to emulate HBO’s success with their own meaty, cerebral dramas.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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The off-duty officer was riding a Harley-Davidson motorcycle westbound when the driver of the Accord failed to yield the right-of-way and turned in front of the motorcycle, a DPS spokesperson said in a news release.—
Amy McDaniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Jan. 2025
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The main structure of the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad Bridge was dismantled for scrap during World War II, though the piers remained in the water until being removed over the past several months.—
Dan Belson,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Dec. 2024
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This number could include weapons in the process of being dismantled or retired.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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The shoot was also distinguished by a series of high-profile visitors.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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My hope is 2025 will echo that distinguished past, welcoming new voices to our civil society that push leadership in a similar direction — with substantial carbon emissions reductions.—
Mike Gunter,
Orlando Sentinel,
3 Jan. 2025
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