breaking down

present participle of break down
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as in dying
to stop functioning the computer finally broke down and had to be replaced

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as in melting 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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breaking down
Verb
  • One way of classifying AI techniques is on a continuum of how these techniques are designed and operate.
    Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2024
  • The hurricane notched sustained wind speeds of 180 mph Monday, classifying it for a time as a Category 5 storm—the highest distinction possible.
    Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Lawyers and law enforcement have spent months analyzing bystander videos of the May 1, 2023, incident, in which Penny, who was honorably discharged from the Marines in 2021, wrapped his arms around Neely's neck, pinning him while the two were on the floor of the train.
    Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Key strategies for assessing TCO include analyzing initial infrastructure costs, ongoing operational expenses (like maintenance and energy) and data retrieval and scalability costs.
    Danny Hayes, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Within three years of leaving a state youth prison, four in 10 return to either the juvenile or adult prison system and those who don't return to prison face a higher likelihood of dying an early death.
    Laura A. Bischoff, The Enquirer, 21 Oct. 2024
  • In a large population like the United States, the number of babies being born and dying each month tends to be stable, Singh said.
    Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • By integrating financial services, companies can offer a more holistic experience, distinguishing themselves from competitors.
    Zareef Hamid, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • One key distinguishing factor is the presence of a fever.
    Katia Hetter, CNN, 2 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • The abundance of decaying plants provided a rich source of sustenance for many fungi, which, in turn, increased their chances of encountering ants that were actively foraging in the same environment.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Voyager 2 has three radioisotope thermoelectric generators that power the spacecraft by converting heat emitted by the decaying plutonium into electricity.
    Jackie Wattles, CNN, 2 Oct. 2024
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  • This process involves evaluating the data lifespan, assessing crypto agility and mapping system interdependencies.
    Anand Kashyap, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Key strategies for assessing TCO include analyzing initial infrastructure costs, ongoing operational expenses (like maintenance and energy) and data retrieval and scalability costs.
    Danny Hayes, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • One audit released in June faulted the state’s Department of Labor and Industry and Department of Revenue for failing to vet recipients of the bonus given to people working front-line jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic properly.
    Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Oct. 2024
  • And one failing to keep pace with the sudden surge in investor optimism toward China.
    William Pesek, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • This lawsuit represents the latest in a series of challenges aimed at dismantling Biden’s broader student loan forgiveness goals, with this new proposal being more targeted than its predecessor, which the Supreme Court struck down in 2023.
    Melissa Noel, Essence, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Neurotypical allies have a critical role to play in this—by showing empathy, questioning their own assumptions, dismantling stereotypes and honoring the diverse ways people experience and interact with the world.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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