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 Trump broached the subject again in the Oval Office last month when asked about raising taxes on the very richest individuals to offset tax cuts for middle- and working-class families. Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 1 July 2025 Donald Trump has broached the idea that autopen uses of the pardon power may be unlawful. The Editors, National Review, 17 July 2025 Forget the fact that Lizzy is supposed to get married in a few days, Theo is a married duke, and no one will even broach the subject of divorce — it’s just not done. Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 16 July 2025 If containment lines are incomplete or broached, expect potential for headfire runs into adjacent tributary drainages to the south with brush and sparse, discontinuous vegetation and or they can be accessed and suppression by firefighting resources. Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for broach
Recent Examples of Synonyms for broach
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  • Now, an additional layer of complexity has surfaced.
    Sanjay Srivastava, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
  • This question surfaces every August with the release of the preseason poll.
    Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2025
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  • The Pixel 10 Pro line (including the regular Pro, and both the Pro XL and Pro Fold) will introduce new features in hardware and software, as with any manufacturer’s launch of a flagship device.
    Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
  • Banana prices have been on the rise this year—rising 3.3% in May as the Trump Administration introduced new tariffs.
    Simmone Shah, Time, 18 Aug. 2025
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  • Utility officials opened a dam and released 4 billion gallons of water to raise the river's level.
    Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
  • Indiana Democrats are using Vice President J.D. Vance's visit to raise money ahead of a potential redistricting fight.
    Tony Cook, IndyStar, 7 Aug. 2025
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  • Detectives have reached out to several police agencies across the country to discuss various suspects and cases that have any similarities to the Fleming case, the release states.
    NWA Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 8 Aug. 2025
  • For six months, U.S. officials have met with their Russians counterparts to discuss an end to the war in Ukraine.
    Mark Temnycky, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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  • The District of Columbia's Home Rule Act allows Trump to place the Metropolitan Police Department under federal control for up to 30 days.
    Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2025
  • CFOs should work closely with their C-suite colleagues to place the end-to-end customer experience at the heart of decision-making throughout the enterprise.
    Jim DeLoach, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025

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“Broach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broach. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.

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