BREAK FREE Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

break free

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Definition of break free

as in escape

to get free from a dangerous or confining situation The hostages managed to break free before anyone got hurt.

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Recent Examples of break free 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 At several points, Umul Xicay broke free, but Arevalos blocked his escape, and the other two dragged him back, and Rufino could be seen kicking him in the face. — Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2026 The idea behind it — these people who just want to break free of convention — was fizzing inside. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for break free

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