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
Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2026
The Emotional Undertones of My Trip That trip to London prior to surgery felt like my last chance to live it up—and my last weekend to be a woman with two breasts, not marked by breast cancer.
—Robin Allison Davis, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
The disease can also cause oophoritis or mastitis, which respectively mean inflammation in the ovaries or breasts.
—Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 6 Mar. 2026
After weaning, breasts lose the glandular tissue that developed for milk production, and fatty tissue composition also changes.
—Jennifer Byrne, Popular Science, 5 Mar. 2026
Greg trips in the middle of class and uses another student’s breasts to break his fall.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
If your grocery store does not have cutlets readily available, use regular chicken breasts and slice them in half, then use a mallet to flatten them lightly.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
Things rumble and explode — things that aren’t even breasts!
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
Noun
But the magic lies in Chipotle’s chicken choice (thighs, which deliver more flavor, fat, and juiciness than chicken breasts) and the marinade (which is warm and smoky thanks to chipotle peppers in adobo, cumin, and ancho chile powder).
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2026
The Emotional Undertones of My Trip That trip to London prior to surgery felt like my last chance to live it up—and my last weekend to be a woman with two breasts, not marked by breast cancer.
—Robin Allison Davis, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
The disease can also cause oophoritis or mastitis, which respectively mean inflammation in the ovaries or breasts.
—Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 6 Mar. 2026
After weaning, breasts lose the glandular tissue that developed for milk production, and fatty tissue composition also changes.
—Jennifer Byrne, Popular Science, 5 Mar. 2026
Greg trips in the middle of class and uses another student’s breasts to break his fall.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
If your grocery store does not have cutlets readily available, use regular chicken breasts and slice them in half, then use a mallet to flatten them lightly.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
Things rumble and explode — things that aren’t even breasts!
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breasts
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Later, the Moon enters Sagittarius, inspiring us to open our minds and hearts.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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An average of 31 million people tuned in weekly at its ratings peak in 2006 to hear Taylor Hicks and Katharine McPhee belt their hearts out in a battle for the title.—
Shirley Halperin,
Rolling Stone,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Mays faces 11 charges, including pimping, possession of automatic firearms and high-capacity magazines, and possession of methamphetamine and marijuana with intent to sell.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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City officials say the effort is necessary as Davis faces structural financial challenges.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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While there’s plenty of nostalgia to satisfy old souls like myself, this isn’t a route where the glory days are confined to the rearview mirror.—
Zoey Goto,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Will Trump’s growing flirtations with American boots on the ground risk a quagmire that will swallow American lives and souls similar to the experiences in Afghanistan and Iraq?—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But rival Target reported earlier this week another quarterly decline in profits and sales during the critical holiday period as the discounter struggles with its own merchandising missteps and confronts a consumer who is focusing more on essentials.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Ruwa Romman confronts Greg Dolezal over his anti-Muslim campaign video.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
6 Mar. 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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The injury involves damage to the ligaments or bones in the middle of the foot.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Now, Beaudet and her colleagues have digitally rearranged the facial bones to their rightful places, providing a clearer look at Little Foot’s face — and hinting at features that may be shared across the human family tree.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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History’s Greatest Machines with Dolph Lundgren sees the Rocky IV star, who has a background in chemical engineering, look at the gears, guts, and genius behind the machines that reshaped our world.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
4 Mar. 2026
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But if disaster does strike and AI guts software revenues, creditors holding the high ground are in far better shape than the equityholders at sea level, who will be swamped.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Breasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breasts. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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