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breakup

[ breyk-uhp ]

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noun

disintegration; disruption; dispersal.
the ending of a personal, especially a romantic, relationship.
(in Alaska and Canada)
1. the melting and loosening of ice in rivers and harbors during the early spring.
2. the first day on which such ice is soft or dispersed enough to permit ships to use the waterways.
Informal. an act or instance of being convulsed with laughter.
temporary distortion in a televised picture.

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Origin of breakup¹

First recorded in 1785–95; noun use of verb phrase break up

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Some people report that using psychedelics helped them move past a traumatic relationship or heal from a breakup.

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Last season: The versatile defensive back led Florida with 70 tackles with two interceptions and six pass breakups.

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West Sacramento officials say they had no role in the A’s messy breakup with Oakland.

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Perhaps they were understandably exhausted by the trauma and infighting of The Beatles’ breakup.

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West Sacramento was on its way, even before the A’s very bad breakup with Oakland.

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