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
Malia Griggs, Glamour, 28 May 2026
Ticks especially like to latch onto moist, warm areas of the body like the groin, armpits, the hairline, under the breasts and in the curves of the knees and arms.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 27 May 2026
Chicken breasts are simmered gently in chicken broth and fresh thyme sprigs, which yields a flavorful fortified stock that's perfect for another use.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
The changes to your breasts start in pregnancy.
—Parents, 21 May 2026
Hormones build a new human being in utero, before engorging the mother’s breasts with milk to nourish the baby.
—Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
Most often, chicken breasts are baked, grilled, or sautéed—or, nowadays, air-fried—with as little oil or butter as possible.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 May 2026
This is the time to use chicken thighs rather than chicken breasts.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
Other complaints had to do with the Puerto Rican rap star grabbing his crotch, and with two dancers who allegedly grabbed each other's breasts (which, if true, is a wild dance move).
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
Noun
Underwire bikini tops create definition and shape for small breasts without necessarily relying on heavy padding.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 28 May 2026
Ticks especially like to latch onto moist, warm areas of the body like the groin, armpits, the hairline, under the breasts and in the curves of the knees and arms.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 27 May 2026
Chicken breasts are simmered gently in chicken broth and fresh thyme sprigs, which yields a flavorful fortified stock that's perfect for another use.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
The changes to your breasts start in pregnancy.
—Parents, 21 May 2026
Hormones build a new human being in utero, before engorging the mother’s breasts with milk to nourish the baby.
—Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
Most often, chicken breasts are baked, grilled, or sautéed—or, nowadays, air-fried—with as little oil or butter as possible.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 May 2026
This is the time to use chicken thighs rather than chicken breasts.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
Other complaints had to do with the Puerto Rican rap star grabbing his crotch, and with two dancers who allegedly grabbed each other's breasts (which, if true, is a wild dance move).
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breasts
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For families The hotel has a kids club with supervised activities so that parents can dine, have spa treatments or shop to their hearts’ content.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Our hearts go out to Joe's family, friends and the generations of neighbors who loved him.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Today, Ethiopia faces active insurgencies not only in Tigray but Amhara and Oromia too, driven by disputes over autonomy, borders, and ethnic marginalization.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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Doubts take hold, and their relationship faces its biggest challenge yet.—
Rich Heldenfels,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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And the Mass, in its very Catholic nature, is really focused on … repose for the departed, to bring their souls from purgatory to heaven in the afterlife.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
29 May 2026
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The intrepid souls who choose to investigate further can discover something even more interesting.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Unspoken fears or doubts shape your expression as Venus confronts Saturn.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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Abdullah was armed and patrolling the house of worship on a routine Monday morning because leaders of the mosque have long recognized the threat their community confronts due to the rise in hate crimes.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2026
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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
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About four months after leaving office, in May 2025, he was diagnosed with stage IV prostate cancer that had spread to his bones.—
Darlene Superville,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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For many people, lighter bones might not be an issue.—
Bethany Brookshire,
Scientific American,
29 May 2026
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Five lining it up with four, leaving your guts and your heart out there.—
Tim Willert,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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No formula or spreadsheet measures guts.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
23 May 2026
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