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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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
Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
The pair of prosthetic breasts Fanning wears as Margo, designed by Jason Collins, the special effects designer and prosthetics lead for Pam & Tommy (2022).
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 15 Apr. 2026
Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 26 Sep. 2023
Duck is presented two ways, legs deboned and braised and breasts dry-aged and crisped, and paired with a black garlic sauce, mushroom jus and scallion oil.
—Alyson Sheppard, Robb Report, 21 July 2023
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Noun
Ready in 20 minutes Think of this recipe like turning a chicken breast into a slice of garlic bread.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
The pair of prosthetic breasts Fanning wears as Margo, designed by Jason Collins, the special effects designer and prosthetics lead for Pam & Tommy (2022).
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
So, grab one of Symone's Diana Ross breasts as a floatation device and hitch a ride on the S.S. Muse, because EW's BINGE podcast is back, back, back again.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 26 Sep. 2023
Duck is presented two ways, legs deboned and braised and breasts dry-aged and crisped, and paired with a black garlic sauce, mushroom jus and scallion oil.
—Alyson Sheppard, Robb Report, 21 July 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breast
Noun
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Youngsters and the young at heart were there to represent at the screening of the motion picture biopic, capturing the life of the city's biggest star.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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This method verges outside the range of human hearing, using ultrasound waves, the same type of technology commonly used to image babies during prenatal visits and heart structures in cardiology studies, to control cells with precision.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2026
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Baldwin faced a similar charge, but the case against him unraveled spectacularly.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2026
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The findings arrive as the district faces projected deficits, recent layoff notices and continued scrutiny over spending priorities after tense labor negotiations that concluded earlier this week.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
18 Apr. 2026
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To inject personality without overwhelming the space, the designer suggests layering in vintage items and bringing in pieces with soul for instant depth.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2026
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Unexpected touches are the soul of a maximalist home.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Detective Wilson confronted him with a stack of those letters.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The moon’s alignment with Pluto encourages you to confront the elephant in the room.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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Sanaa Lathan cradles some to her bosom.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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Did Justin Timberlake intentionally expose Janet Jackson’s bosom?—
Jon Bream,
Boston Herald,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Breast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breast. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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