breakdowns

noun

plural of breakdown
1
as in anxieties
a mental or nervous collapse if you don't ease your workload, you're going to have a breakdown

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2
as in analyses
the separation and identification of the parts of a whole the boss wanted a detailed breakdown of the sales figures

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Recent Examples of breakdowns Home warranty alternatives A home warranty is not your only option to cover unexpected appliance and home system breakdowns. — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 Past examples include Kyle Hamilton making three interceptions in his first practice and breakdowns of where Manti Te’o fit into the depth chart on opening day. — Pete Sampson, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 The platform also highlights high-growth stocks and offers sector-level performance breakdowns for anyone tracking broader market trends. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2026 Coverage breakdowns led to big plays, including a touchdown by Georgia Tech transfer Bailey Stockton. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026 There were some wince-worthy coverage breakdowns for the Chargers pass defense, and particularly at corner. — Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026 Compounding those stumbles have been frequent defensive breakdowns. — ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026 Orbital data centers would face launch failures, radiation, hardware breakdowns, heat-management challenges and the growing risk of collisions and space debris. — Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026 Beyond mechanical breakdowns, Golden says the couple also had to learn how to keep their bodies going through months of long days in the saddle. — Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breakdowns
  1. nervous breakdowns
  2. analyses
  3. disturbances
  4. inspections
  5. investigations
Noun
  • Some people in Caracas and surrounding areas suffered nervous breakdowns following the events of Wednesday afternoon, compounded by warnings that their homes might collapse.
    — Gustavo Ocando Alex, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026
Definition of nervous breakdowns
Noun
  • Steinem’s distinctly stylish look – she was often photographed in mini-skirts and aviator sunglasses with a curtain of long, straight hair – sometimes triggered reductionist analyses.
    — Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Howden has completed engineering evaluations, created three-dimensional design models, carried out supporting analyses and held formal design reviews with NANO Nuclear.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of analyses
Noun
  • The smallest robot was the most agile of the three, and the largest one was the best at maintaining its trajectory when faced with disturbances meant to throw it off course.
    — Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2026
  • In response to the disturbances, The Rotunda increased security at the space.
    — Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of disturbances
Noun
  • First-ever restart As part of the restart process, Holtec carried out extensive inspections of the facility and equipment upgrades or refurbishments depending on the requirements.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026
  • An inoperable air conditioning system and sweaty employees led to the temporary closure of one Fort Worth pizza joint in the latest round of city health inspections, according to the report.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of inspections
Noun
  • Amanda Lee Myers is a senior crime reporter who covers the death penalty, cold case investigations, breaking news for USA TODAY.
    — Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The Homeland Security spokesperson indicated there would be more to the investigations, saying officials had identified more than 24,000 potential noncitizens who had been referred to Homeland Security Investigations.
    — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of investigations

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“Breakdowns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breakdowns. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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