break free

phrase

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

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Less than 30 seconds later, running back Dante Kalala broke free for a 20-yard touchdown run, extending the lead to 14-0. — Shiloh Robinson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Oct. 2026 The pair broke free on a counterattack, and Rodman slipped a pass behind Houston’s back line for Cantore to finish. — ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026 Walker broke free on a 22-yard touchdown run with an amazing dive into the end zone. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 4 Oct. 2026 UConn forced a punt and, two plays later, Bowers broke free for 71 yards to tie the game with 12 minutes left. — Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 3 Oct. 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 free
break from (someone or something)
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“Break free.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/break%20free. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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