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as in raises
to present or bring forward for discussion
broached the topic of plans for next year's parade
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Recent Examples of broaches
When Kamyar, her co-department-head and dear friend, broaches his upcoming parental leave, Gabrielle’s response is one part scoffing to ten parts guilt-tripping.
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Jon Frosch, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
Fassaert recalls how audience members told him about the way the film broaches his grandmother’s narcissism, a notion perpetuated for many years in his family.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 30 Jan. 2026
Later in the conversation, when Anderson broaches DiCaprio’s actual age, the actor compares turning 50 to turning 35.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2025
The issues that Star Trek broaches allegorically and Sex and the City explores through satire were real, and painful enough to keep Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus on the bestseller list.
—Literary Hub, 23 June 2025
Jon Frosch, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
Fassaert recalls how audience members told him about the way the film broaches his grandmother’s narcissism, a notion perpetuated for many years in his family.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 30 Jan. 2026
Later in the conversation, when Anderson broaches DiCaprio’s actual age, the actor compares turning 50 to turning 35.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2025
The issues that Star Trek broaches allegorically and Sex and the City explores through satire were real, and painful enough to keep Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus on the bestseller list.
—Literary Hub, 23 June 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for broaches
Verb
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The agent also surfaces what nobody asked for.—
Vinay Bhaskara,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Okoumé and smoked oak dominate the space, and meets cooler, smoother surfaces Vitoria Regia quartzite, Wachenzeller limestone, stainless steel, and colored glass.—
Katharina Schwarze,
Architectural Digest,
23 May 2026
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For some, the sudden enforcement raises questions about why the city is acting now and whether there are other ways to address violations without arrests, confiscations and criminal penalties.—
Laura Rodríguez Presa,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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The decision followed two hours of debate and multiple failed motions — including a proposal to lower police raises — as leaders attempted to balance equity concerns with budget constraints.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
2 June 2026
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Detachment isn’t an issue in Flynn’s production, which keeps such a tight focus on the actors that the human drama fully emerges.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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If El Niño emerges as anticipated this summer, NOAA said coral bleaching could return in a big way between June and September.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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To complement this seamless collaboration, TextileGenesis introduces a vital layer of transparency and traceability to the garment production process.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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The first and only person to appear on the video is Johnsen, who introduces himself as the only CFO the company has ever had.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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Mike Tirico, Jamal Crawford, and Reggie Miller discusses why San Antonio could be a contender for years to come, highlighting Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs' chemistry and its long-term outlook.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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Below, during a conversation with THR, Gallner also discusses the code of his con man character in Caroline.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
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“Broaches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broaches. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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