jailbreak

noun

Definition of jailbreaknext
as in flight

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Recent Examples of jailbreak Anthropic maintained that the jailbreak was relatively simple and could easily be achieved using other available models, the source said. — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 19 June 2026 Unfortunately, jailbreaks don’t really fly under the radar, and the duo find themselves being hunted by the FBI. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 18 June 2026 Whether the bypass really was that serious is not at all clear, and Anthropic has contested whether what administration officials showed the company even constitutes a jailbreak. — Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 15 June 2026 An Anthropic spokesperson said the White House didn’t raise Chinese access to Mythos in its conversations around the Fable jailbreak and export controls. — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 13 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for jailbreak
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jailbreak
  1. flight
  2. escape
  3. getaway
  4. lam
  5. breakout
  6. rescue
  7. liberation
  8. rout
Noun
  • One person was killed in a strike on Riyadh airport, a Saudia Airlines plane was reportedly in flames, and hundreds of flights have been canceled.
    — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Try a cider flight to experience several of Seminary Hill’s delicate and impressive ciders which range from semi-dry to dry and from still to sparkling.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of flight
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  • In the finale, the last two contestants face a head-to-head escape where only one can win.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
  • There was the Dolphins’ play of the day that ultimately wasn’t — a nimble escape from pressure and a dart to Chris Bell, who would have scored a 68-yard TD if one of his toes hadn’t grazed the sideline.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of escape
Noun
  • The Fasano Trancoso is an idyllic getaway for those looking to escape the madding crowds.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The man was President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and the Potomac served as his personal yacht and getaway.
    — John Ramos, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of getaway
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  • The rustic villas deliver the full jungle fantasy, while the breezy restaurant deals in excellent Lao staples—try the or lam stew and the nam jim jaew chili relish—with straight-from-the-farm ingredients.
    — Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Mar. 2026
  • The 25-year-old Indianapolis native plays Willa, the daughter of former revolutionaries DiCaprio and Taylor, who goes on the lam when unsavory characters from her parents’ past attempt to track her down.
    — Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 13 Mar. 2026
Definition of lam
Noun
  • Kari Ashley is a star There weren’t many bright spots offensively for TCU, but tight end Kari Ashley continued his breakout season and was the best offensive player for the Horned Frogs.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Oct. 2026
  • After spending his first two seasons making his presence felt primarily on special teams, one wide receiver has turned his opportunity into a breakout season, quickly becoming one of the Panthers’ most important offensive weapons.
    — Alejandro Hernandez, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of breakout
Noun
  • When Hanne, a staff member of a struggling animal rescue, unexpectedly becomes executor of a wealthy hunting family’s estate, a bitter battle over the inheritance erupts.
    — Annika Pham, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026
  • During what was described as a rescue operation conducted by FBI and Mexican authorities, Perez was found in possession of narcotics, officials said.
    — Jasmine Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of rescue
Noun
  • For a time, the PC, the internet, and social-media networks all seemed to be vehicles for personal liberation and grassroots political empowerment.
    — Nicholas Lemann, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026
  • When those in power try to silence our calls for liberation, art will always be a form of resistance.
    — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of liberation
Noun
  • The local opinion is that against Vanderbilt and its backup quarterback, the game should’ve been such a rout that the running clock started late in the first quarter.
    — Seth Emerson, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026
  • The Vikings erupted for 21 fourth-quarter points, turning what had looked like a rout into a one-possession game.
    — D’Joumbarey Moreau, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of rout

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