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breakaway

Having broken away from a larger unit.

ˈbɹeɪkəweɪCurrent172 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026AUS

Having broken away from a larger unit.

The breakaway republic is slowly establishing order and civil society.
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#2·Apr 27, 2026AUS

Capable of breaking off without damaging the larger structure.

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#3·Apr 27, 2026AUS

(ice hockey) Occurring during or as a result of a breakaway (see Noun).

: Nor is it true, although it has been suggested as true, that I am in favour of breakaway or splinter unions—
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  • “Dallas city leaders are implementing decibel limits and stage orientation requirements after noise from this year’s Breakaway Music Festival traveled miles into neighborhoods.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “breakaway - donna summer e é isso sabe”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Yaaas!! I had so many on a list I could choose from and kelly is one of them! I got the breakaway vinyl for Christmas.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “I love me a good, big Floaty Boaty. Today we have the Norwegian Breakaway, which used to come to Halifax almost weekly when I first moved here for the 2022 season!”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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