as in close
closely acquainted
promised to remain bosom friends for the rest of their lives
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as in soul
the seat of one's deepest thoughts and emotions
his friend's sudden death pained him to his very bosom
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as in to wrap
to surround or cover closely
bosomed by overgrown shrubbery, the abandoned cottage seemed like the ideal place for an afternoon tryst
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Recent Examples of bosom
Monique Judge, The Root, 15 May 2018
Jim Hamre and Zack Willhoite were also bosom buddies in their passion for public transportation who had excitedly awaited the day higher-speed trains could zip through their home turf.
—Washington Post, 20 Dec. 2017
Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2026
If the president had not wasted time floating perverse ideas about real-estate opportunities in Gaza, thousands of Palestinian lives might have been saved, and more of the Israeli hostages would be in the bosom of their families.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 14 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Schubert and the law enforcement agencies that fall under her jurisdiction appear to be bosom buddies.
—Monique Judge, The Root, 15 May 2018
Jim Hamre and Zack Willhoite were also bosom buddies in their passion for public transportation who had excitedly awaited the day higher-speed trains could zip through their home turf.
—Washington Post, 20 Dec. 2017
Noun
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
If the president had not wasted time floating perverse ideas about real-estate opportunities in Gaza, thousands of Palestinian lives might have been saved, and more of the Israeli hostages would be in the bosom of their families.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bosom
Adjective
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King’s plans center around keeping close contact with constituents, revitalizing downtown and residential areas and advancing historic preservation and tourism efforts.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Offer to Saudi crown prince Epstein was introduced to Raafat Al-Sabbagh, a close advisor of Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the crown prince of Saudi Arabia, in 2016 by Norwegian diplomat Terje Rød-Larsen.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Having a chronic illness traps your soul in the body, O’Neal says.—
Courtney Crowder,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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To reject any anomaly, anything mysterious or unusual, Kawamura suggests, is to succumb to a soul-crushing, self-serving conformity—and to withhold possibilities of decency, discovery, and love that make any game worth playing, life very much included.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Her remains were bound with rope inside a black plastic bag which was wrapped with duct tape, according to a court filing.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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After a follow-up procedure — during which doctors placed a pair of stents in his heart — and some rehab, Stevens wrapped his recovery at home.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Plus, bookable Airbnb Experiences will offer super fans early entrance for a more intimate experience.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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These intimate acoustic sets feature the writers performing their own hits.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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But her heart drifted toward other activities — usually whatever her brother Treston Brazile was doing, like baseball, soccer, and basketball.—
Charles Baggarly
April 7,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
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The camera briefly returned to the actual game — the Giants’ Landen Roupp threw a pitch to Jorge Polanco, who fouled the ball off his foot — but the booth’s hearts were clearly in the stands.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That last one, from Marvel, has been shrouded in mystery, so now would be an opportune time to demonstrate that the film will deliver.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2026
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Much of Taylor’s life is shrouded in mystery and myth.—
Mosi Reeves,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Fresh off the global success of KPop Demon Hunters, the film’s vocal stars are bringing their fandom full circle with a new collaboration that turns a familiar fast-food run into an immersive experience.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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The arguments in Madigan’s case had a familiar ring in a state where the line between legal politics and bribery has always seemed a blurry one.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Today Ann, who’s also a breast cancer survivor, lives virtually pain-free and takes no medication for her MS.—
ANDREW ABRAHAMS,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Started specifically to encourage testing for HIV and AIDS, the initiative now includes screenings for diabetes, breast cancer and mental health among other things, and has completed more than 700,000 health screenings and engagements across the country.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Bosom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bosom. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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