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 Always one to broach any topic kindly with kids, Mister Rogers aired an episode in 1981 that featured 10-year-old Jeff Erlanger. Kate Hogan, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025 Lukas Reichel laughed when the subject was broached. Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025 The breakout show of this year to date, Netflix’s recently launched Adolescence, broaches the same subject head on with a plot involving a teenage boy arrested for killing a female classmate. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2025 Openly discuss what flexibility looks like within your organization – don’t assume candidates will broach the subject. Rebecca Skilbeck, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for broach
Recent Examples of Synonyms for broach
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  • Not only will people be more friendly with you, a hint of romantic potential could surface.
    Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 23 May 2025
  • More recently, similar fears have surfaced around Arizona's voucher program. 7.
    Cory Turner, NPR, 23 May 2025
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  • That was, until 2005 when New York introduced The Makeup Show, an international beauty and makeup show where artists Danessa Myricks, Tisha Thompson, Kim Baker, and Ashunta Sheriff-Kendricks met for the first time.
    India Espy-Jones, Essence, 14 May 2025
  • Like other invasives, the carp were introduced in the 1960s to help aquaculture in the South, but have since spread to 31 states.
    Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
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  • The fundraiser is to be held Tuesday between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Smyth raised $34,000 in campaign contributions, the Nancy on Norwalk website reports, in the first four weeks after announcing her candidacy in March.
    Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2025
  • Smith was born and raised at Beale Air Force Base and lives in Elk Grove.
    Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 17 May 2025
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  • An Israeli military official, who requested anonymity to discuss operational details, said that some ground troops had begun to advance in Gaza, but declined to say when, where or how far.
    Aaron Boxerman, New York Times, 17 May 2025
  • But social media is full of media personalities and onlookers discussing the Combs trial with the timbre of a gossip blogger recounting a Real Housewives episode.
    Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2025
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  • Neil Young is taking sides in the growing feud between President Donald Trump and Bruce Springsteen, placing himself firmly on the side of The Boss.
    Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 22 May 2025
  • Snook also has to interact with pre-recorded versions of herself placed in various screens on stage, or hit marks that are filmed from an iPhone in her hand.
    CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 21 May 2025

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“Broach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broach. Accessed 27 May. 2025.

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