break free

phrase

Synonyms of break freenext
: to get away by overcoming restraints or constraints

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However, when one of the three women feels guilty about snubbing their lifelong pal, Mel shows up and suddenly the weekend turns to complete chaos, tempting the trio to break free from the madness that has hobbled their friend group for years. — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Which time-share back has the best chance to break free of his constraints? — Jess Bryant, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026 East of Eden is a story about binaries—and breaking free of them. — Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 18 Aug. 2026 Following up Saturday’s outing, Garrett Nussmeier saw undrafted rookie wide receiver Jacob De Jesus break free downfield and dropped the ball in for a score. — Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for break free

Word History

First Known Use

1724, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of break free was in 1724

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break from (someone or something)
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