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 Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen'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, 5 June 2025 Though in this particular case, the redditor and his wife didn’t see eye-to-eye on the best approach to take when broaching the topic with their son, which caused significant relational tensions in the couple. Christian Dashiell, Parents, 7 June 2025 The best-case scenario for the Giants, however, would be if Dart grows into a star franchise quarterback who gets paid on a massive contract before that fifth-year option conversation even gets broached. Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 30 May 2025 When this subject is broached, S.Coups, Dino and Joshua excitedly point to their bandmate The 8 as their expert of wellness. Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for broach
Recent Examples of Synonyms for broach
Verb
  • Something as in some force or magic that was starting to surface.
    Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
  • Trump officials had a more nuanced take after news reports surfaced Tuesday about an initial Defense Intelligence Agency assessment that said the attack set back Iran's nuclear program only by months.
    Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 28 June 2025
Verb
  • Sen Tim Kaine, a Virginia Democrat, moved to limit Trump's powers by introducing a floor resolution that would require approval from Congress before the U.S. could get involved in a military conflict with Iran.
    Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 19 June 2025
  • As part of its commitment to employee well-being, AGI Denim also introduced a childcare unit and dispensary facility at the Apparel Park.
    SJ Studio, Sourcing Journal, 19 June 2025
Verb
  • Weil raised around $15 million, with the majority of it coming from donations that were $200 or less.
    Siena Duncan, Miami Herald, 22 June 2025
  • Insurers have already raised rates for ships crossing the strait by as much as 60%.
    Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 22 June 2025
Verb
  • The president initially appeared to favor a delay in any attack to give diplomatic efforts more time, nudging Iran to come to the table to discuss curtailing its nuclear program.
    Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 22 June 2025
  • Never mind that the two teams had discussed a deal at the February trade deadline, or that their coach, Ime Udoka, had grown close with Durant during their time together in Brooklyn and was known to be a major advocate for a possible Durant move.
    Kelly Iko, New York Times, 22 June 2025
Verb
  • Simply place the pad in the accompanying mini wash bag and pop it into the laundry.
    The Glamour editors, Glamour, 26 June 2025
  • Emphasis was placed on breadth of true impact across the widest landscape.
    Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2025

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“Broach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broach. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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