as in hearts
the seat of one's deepest thoughts and emotions
deep in his breast, he knew that his father had a great love for him that did not need to be expressed in words
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as in faces
to oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage
breasted the diagnosis of cancer with fortitude and optimism
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Recent Examples of breasts
Rich Schapiro, NBC news, 20 June 2026
Wang then placed his hands underneath her clothing and began touching her breasts before manipulating her arm to touch his genitals, the suit states.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 June 2026
Its BioZorb implant was pulled in 2024 after hundreds of women reported the product failed to dissolve in their breasts, leading to infections and severe pain.
—Annika Inampudi, Fortune, 17 June 2026
This weeknight-friendly variation on a favorite Japanese comfort food uses moist, flavorful boneless thighs rather than breasts.
—Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 16 June 2026
In the punishment phase of Mercer's trial, another woman testified that Mercer groped her breasts during a traffic stop.
—Andrea Lucia, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Before throwing them on the grill, let the chicken breasts for these wraps chill overnight in a marinade of olive oil, garlic, lemon, salt, and pepper.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 15 June 2026
Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until done (165°F for breasts; 175°F for thighs and drumsticks).
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026
Most snipped small bits from her skirt and sweater, but in one notorious rendition in New York, preserved on film, a man gleefully hacked off the torso portion of her slip, then sliced the straps of her bra, leaving her to draw her arms protectively around her breasts.
—Julie L. Belcove, Architectural Digest, 12 June 2026
Noun
But Inge said Baer fondled her breasts the second time, and that didn’t feel right at all.
—Rich Schapiro, NBC news, 20 June 2026
Wang then placed his hands underneath her clothing and began touching her breasts before manipulating her arm to touch his genitals, the suit states.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 June 2026
Its BioZorb implant was pulled in 2024 after hundreds of women reported the product failed to dissolve in their breasts, leading to infections and severe pain.
—Annika Inampudi, Fortune, 17 June 2026
This weeknight-friendly variation on a favorite Japanese comfort food uses moist, flavorful boneless thighs rather than breasts.
—Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 16 June 2026
In the punishment phase of Mercer's trial, another woman testified that Mercer groped her breasts during a traffic stop.
—Andrea Lucia, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Before throwing them on the grill, let the chicken breasts for these wraps chill overnight in a marinade of olive oil, garlic, lemon, salt, and pepper.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 15 June 2026
Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until done (165°F for breasts; 175°F for thighs and drumsticks).
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026
Most snipped small bits from her skirt and sweater, but in one notorious rendition in New York, preserved on film, a man gleefully hacked off the torso portion of her slip, then sliced the straps of her bra, leaving her to draw her arms protectively around her breasts.
—Julie L. Belcove, Architectural Digest, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breasts
Noun
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General Daily Insight for June 15, 2026 Fresh sparks greet steady hearts and invite open doors.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
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Minimalistic nail art like tiny red hearts is the perfect addition to strawberry milk nails.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
Verb
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But the technology still faces hurdles, experts said, and labor groups including the Teamsters are raising alarms over safety and availability of jobs.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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Balogun is expected to join today’s lineup as the team faces Australia at Seattle Stadium this afternoon.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
Noun
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Catholic leadership felt Darwinism could explain physical biology but threatened the existence of unique human souls.—
Rachel Brodsky,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2026
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When their biggest demonic enemy (Lee Byung-hun) encourages the formation of an equally popular K-pop boy band aimed at stealing the souls of their fans, the trio has to fight harder than ever to hold the demons at bay while keeping their friendship intact.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
Verb
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The pressure to prove yourself is on when the Leo moon confronts Mars.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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The fifth installment confronts the all-too-real reality that kids would rather play with screens than action figures.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
17 June 2026
Noun
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At the 2025 Met Gala, Vogue declared that boobs are back—a truth that would resonate throughout the year, as heaving bosoms (both natural and man-made) appeared on red carpets everywhere.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
1 Jan. 2026
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Think of it, there are a hundred and forty-seven great works reposing in the bosoms of a hundred and forty-seven great men, and the tragic thing is that not one of those hundred and forty-seven great works will ever be written.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Dec. 2025
Noun
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That revealed that some 21 of the 39 white-grayish bones in Stratum 10 and all 32 from the layer below had been burned.—
Sahas Mehra,
Scientific American,
19 June 2026
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Keep it simple with the Y-bones.—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Imagine having the guts to wear separates to your prom!—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 June 2026
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Winnipeg focuses on protecting the guts of the ice.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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“Breasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breasts. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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