broach

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as in to surface
to penetrate the surface (as of water) from below the immense whales broaching was a magnificent sight

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How is the word broach distinct from other similar verbs?

Some common synonyms of broach are air, express, utter, vent, and voice. While all these words mean "to make known what one thinks or feels," broach adds the implication of disclosing for the first time something long thought over or reserved for a suitable occasion.

broached the subject of a divorce

When might air be a better fit than broach?

Although the words air and broach have much in common, air implies an exposing or parading of one's views often in order to gain relief or sympathy or attention.

publicly airing their differences

When could express be used to replace broach?

The words express and broach can be used in similar contexts, but express suggests an impulse to reveal in words, gestures, actions, or what one creates or produces.

expressed her feelings in music

When can utter be used instead of broach?

In some situations, the words utter and broach are roughly equivalent. However, utter implies the use of the voice not necessarily in articulate speech.

utter a groan

When would vent be a good substitute for broach?

The synonyms vent and broach are sometimes interchangeable, but vent stresses a strong inner compulsion to express especially in words.

a tirade venting his frustration

When is it sensible to use voice instead of broach?

While in some cases nearly identical to broach, voice does not necessarily imply vocal utterance but does imply expression or formulation in words.

an editorial voicing their concerns

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of broach People left the training feeling more comfortable and confident about not only broaching the subject of suicide, but connecting people in crisis to resources. Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025 In a fundraising email to supporters last week, Davids broached the threat that partisan gerrymandering could pose to her job security. Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025 Seemingly, a detente was broached on Monday. Chris Waugh, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025 Finally, Matt broached the topic with Jasmine. Abigail Adams, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for broach
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  • The accusation has even surfaced inside Israel.
    Faisal Kutty, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
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  • Yeah Yeahs as they were introduced, setting up a campy whodunit with a 1980s look.
    Nathan Diller, USA Today, 29 Sep. 2025
  • The change seems to set back even further Stockdale’s original vision to introduce new jobs, boost attractions and break open a fortress-like property that has divided downtown communities.
    Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
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  • The community has raised more than $400,000 so far — about $100,000 short of their goal — with donations still being accepted to support Nichols’s ongoing care and recovery.
    Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
  • The campaign finance reports of all 18 members of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors were audited by the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office after an ethics body raised concerns.
    Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 27 Sep. 2025
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  • Back in Europe, regional leaders will converge in Copenhagen on Wednesday to discuss measures to bolster the continent’s security, following a recent spate of airspace incursions in countries including Denmark, Poland, Romania and Estonia.
    Tasmin Lockwood,Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Women who are at higher risk with a family history of breast cancer or other risk factors should discuss timing of screening with their health care provider.
    Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025
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  • Ryan Blaney and Elliott are placed first and second in the standings, followed by Kyle Larson in third.
    Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Utah placed certain limits on therapy chatbots, including requiring them to protect users’ health information and to clearly disclose that the chatbot isn’t human.
    Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025

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“Broach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broach. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.

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