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
Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
The effects came faster than with the gel—tender breasts, mood swings.
—James Marcus, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Harmlessly wandering about the village, belly and breasts exposed—at times completely naked—Pagli discomforts established codes of etiquette.
—JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2025
While speaking with alleged victim, Chester police were told that Willis had sent a picture of her breasts covered by a bra and gave the victim gifts including a ring, according to an affidavit obtained by People.
—Brian Niemietz, Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2025
But a self-exam shouldn’t just involve touch; look for visual changes or abnormalities on your breasts, too.
—Anisa Arsenault, Health, 24 Oct. 2025
The intention at least seems to be to depict a woman with breasts engorged with breastmilk.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 23 Oct. 2025
Regular screening and knowing what’s normal for your breasts are key for early detection.
—Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
Bake in the oven until the top crisps and the tomatoes collapse and get saucy, 20 to 25 minutes for breasts and 22 to 25 for thighs, depending on the thickness.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
In an Instagram post recapping her evening at New York's American Museum of Natural History, Graham included a pre-carpet photo of her posing topless and revealing the layers of boob tape used to support her breasts.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
The effects came faster than with the gel—tender breasts, mood swings.
—James Marcus, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Harmlessly wandering about the village, belly and breasts exposed—at times completely naked—Pagli discomforts established codes of etiquette.
—JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2025
While speaking with alleged victim, Chester police were told that Willis had sent a picture of her breasts covered by a bra and gave the victim gifts including a ring, according to an affidavit obtained by People.
—Brian Niemietz, Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2025
But a self-exam shouldn’t just involve touch; look for visual changes or abnormalities on your breasts, too.
—Anisa Arsenault, Health, 24 Oct. 2025
The intention at least seems to be to depict a woman with breasts engorged with breastmilk.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 23 Oct. 2025
Regular screening and knowing what’s normal for your breasts are key for early detection.
—Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
Bake in the oven until the top crisps and the tomatoes collapse and get saucy, 20 to 25 minutes for breasts and 22 to 25 for thighs, depending on the thickness.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breasts
Noun
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Gizmo’s incredible adoption story has certainly melted hearts online after Neveux documented her journey on TikTok (@saviiirose).—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Our hearts are with the family, friends, and fellow crew members grieving this unimaginable loss.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Still, the company faces the same existential headwinds that have scared other would-be moguls away from the news business.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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At Barton Creek Technologies, Anna Chen, the chief human resources officer, faces a dilemma over the company’s performance improvement plan (PIP).—
Harvard Business Review,
Harvard Business Review,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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When their biggest demonic enemy (Lee Byung-hun) encourages the formation of an equally popular K-pop boy band aimed at stealing the souls of their fans, the trio has to fight harder than ever to hold the demons at bay while keeping their friendship intact.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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Remembered annually in Michigan and elsewhere, the shipwreck reminds people of the Great Lakes' power and the thousands of other ships and souls that met a similar fate.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The interpreter eventually confronts the writer, telling her that Chizuko wants to protect an idealized version of her, not the real Ō Chizuru.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
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Even the climax of the film, when Bella confronts Edward about his vampire identity in the misty Washington forest, loses its dramatic edge thanks to Edward's emphatic rebuke of his predatory nature.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Partezana, now 95, still experiences pain related to how the blast affected his bones and cartilage.—
Hope Hodge Seck,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Calcium promotes healthy bones.—
Nancy LeBrun,
Verywell Health,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Blood and guts are flying everywhere when silence takes over the arena.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
30 Oct. 2025
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Okonjo-Iweala had the guts to go for it.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Breasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breasts. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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