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 Taylor and Dakota's future is also another subject likely to be broached, with the two continuing to work on themselves and their co-parenting relationship, sidelining their romance. Angela Andaloro, People.com, 21 May 2025 Broadcaster Jim Gray first broached the idea to Tom Brady of creating a memorabilia museum about eight years ago. Larry Holder, New York Times, 21 May 2025 Menezes says streaming regulation is an imperative that her office is broaching with great care to protect workers’ rights and the health of the local production environment. Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 13 May 2025 Recent synods have broached sensitive questions—like welcoming LGBTQ Catholics or expanding women's roles in ministry—which alarms those who say too much decentralization risks confusion and division. Christopher Hale, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for broach
Recent Examples of Synonyms for broach
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  • Similar efforts to cap the number of students from overseas have surfaced in the U.S. and abroad.
    Anna Esaki-Smith, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
  • Woods also earned Trump's seal of approval after news surfaced of his relationship with Vanessa Trump, the president's former daughter-in-law.
    Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
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  • Though Starlink may be off the table for many domestic fliers, at least in the short term, United has introduced new ways for travelers to distract themselves in recent weeks.
    Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 7 June 2025
  • Since the appointment of Miguel Cardoso at the end of last year, the Portuguese coach has introduced more defensive discipline and a greater focus on set pieces.
    Simon Hughes, New York Times, 7 June 2025
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  • Other potential violations of the Byrd Rule could include the elimination of Medicaid funding for transgender care and a proposal to raise immigration fees.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
  • In November, voters in Hawley's home state of Missouri approved a ballot measure to raise the state's minimum wage to $15 per hour, starting in 2026.
    / CBS News, CBS News, 10 June 2025
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  • Hegseth planned to appear before the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee alongside Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff, and acting Pentagon Comptroller Bryn Woollacott MacDonnell to discuss the administration's upcoming 2026 budget request.
    Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 10 June 2025
  • Now seems like a good time to look at each one and discuss the highlights of the different articles, player options and plug in rules on display in each.
    Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
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  • One of the organizers Ezra Levin, who co-founded the Indivisible grassroots movement, said the Saturday protests are meant to prevent Trump from placing himself front and center of a patriotic celebration.
    Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 14 June 2025
  • The April 17 subpoena from ICE, which Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration has vowed to resist, represents a new frontier in the president’s immigration crackdown that has placed Chicago squarely in his crosshairs.
    Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2025

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“Broach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broach. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.

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