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noun

ˈbrest How to pronounce breast (audio)
Definition of breastnext
as in heart
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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verb

as in to face
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 breast
Noun
William Shatner is opening up about his battle with Stage 4 melanoma alongside his daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch, who survived Stage 4 breast cancer. — ABC News, 22 July 2026 Tests confirmed Melanie had HER2-positive breast cancer that had spread to lymph nodes in her chest. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 22 July 2026
Verb
Place the chicken in front of you, breast up, with the neck pointing away from you. — Peter Barrett, Outside Online, 9 June 2025 How can breast cancer support groups help patients and survivors? — Sam Manzella, Flow Space, 30 Sep. 2024 See All Example Sentences for breast
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breast
  1. heart
  2. face
  3. soul
  4. confront
  5. bosom
Noun
  • Symptoms of this condition include delirium, seizures, an abnormal heart rhythm, hyperthermia, coma and death.
    — Andrew Yockey, The Conversation, 24 July 2026
  • Researchers found that black coffee (or coffee with very little added) was associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke and certain irregular heart rhythms, and Type 2 diabetes.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 24 July 2026
Definition of heart
Verb
  • What’s different this time is getting to the Diner, as both Santa Monica Blvd (which the Diner faces) and Sunset Blvd are seeing extended road work – some of it due to a water main that burst on July 16.
    — Brooke Crothers, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Two Boston city councilors are pushing for a change in city law that would require Mayor Michelle Wu to report street projects annually as Wu faces criticism for stalling road work before a city employee was killed by a truck.
    — Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 22 July 2026
Definition of face
Noun
  • Rossum and Petticrew’s both richly embody the push and pull for their characters’ souls, while their supporting stars provide clear-eyed yet nuanced conviction to drive them toward a resolution.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 27 July 2026
  • Shang-Chi – Defeated the Dweller-in-Darkness, an ancient soul-stealing cosmic dragon.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of soul
Verb
  • After Adam Copeland and Christian Cage successfully retained the AEW World Tag Team Championship against Claudio Castagnoli and PAC, The Young Bucks confronted them and pointed at the titles.
    — Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Thor confronts Doom but the villain catches his magical hammer and throws it aside easily.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 26 July 2026
Definition of confront
Noun
  • The two started off as bosom buddies, but Nathan didn’t take kindly to Joe’s womanizing ways.
    — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 8 June 2026
  • Colleen Camp, on the other hand, demonstrates a flair for light comedy as an alluring French maid, though the role too often requires her to play second fiddle to her own enhanced bosom.
    — Kirk Ellis, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2026
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“Breast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breast. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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