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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
The breast density rule was first implemented in Connecticut and then adopted by many other states, before becoming a nationwide requirement. — Matthew Nudy, The Conversation, 5 Nov. 2026 But then, a teeny little lump is discovered, and Kate’s suddenly got stage two breast cancer. — Marta Balaga, Variety, 5 Nov. 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
  • During a recent interview with Fox News Digital, James, 32, opened up about how the project became a deeply personal way to reconnect with Bill, who passed away in February 2017 following heart surgery.
    — Ashley Hume , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Sola Media managing director Solveig Langeland said mixing humor and heart has always sat at the center of the studio’s storytelling, backed by its skill at bringing characters to life through strong voice casts.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of heart
Verb
  • San Jose Sharks coach Ryan Warsofsky, after losing to the Senators on Saturday, called them the best team his team has faced all season, commending them for being fast, competitive and connected.
    — Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Cotton has opposed ending daylight saving for years, arguing that children would head to school before sunrise and commuters could face safety risks during the winter months.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of face
Noun
  • The story is forgotten, and the glimpse into the writer’s soul is lost.
    — Gary Barron, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The Rosses eventually undertook a major redesign in 2002, with a goal of amplifying the scale for their family, which included twins just under 2 years old, without diluting the home’s authentic soul.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of soul
Verb
  • Convinced by the gesture, Dench went on to play Aereon in the 2004 film, the elemental ambassador who guides Riddick (Diesel) through his tumultuous travels to rescue his old allies and confront the head of the Necromonger empire.
    — Isabelle Farina, Variety, 8 Nov. 2026
  • In his acceptance speech, Villeneuve revealed a little about his creative expression, too, and used it as a lead-in to confront the existential crisis imposed by artificial intelligence.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of confront
Noun
  • Sure—but for every duck-lipped influencer who simply must take 147 shots of herself holding a Honey Deuce while wrapped in the bosom of #suitelife, there’s another one out there delivering actual information and inspiration.
    — Corey Seymour, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The format translates to an energized intimacy, enhanced by months of workshopping the story together with the one professional actor, Reem Amer, seamlessly inserted in the family bosom.
    — Jay Weissberg, Variety, 4 Sep. 2026
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