1
as in surfacing
to penetrate the surface (as of water) from below
the immense whales broaching was a magnificent sight
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2
as in introducing
to present or bring forward for discussion
broached the topic of plans for next year's parade
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Recent Examples of broaching
People left the training feeling more comfortable and confident about not only broaching the subject of suicide, but connecting people in crisis to resources.
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Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The heads of some of the world’s leading film fetes gathered Tuesday at the Sarajevo Film Festival to discuss the role of festivals, broaching topical issues such as audience development and how growing political tension is affecting both curatorial and strategic decisions.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 19 Aug. 2025
Two comedians surely know better than most people that humor is a way of broaching tough subjects.
—Ben Kenigsberg, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
During site visits to record programs, Farm Radio Trust steps in to mediate discussions with parents – patiently explaining the purpose of broaching taboos.
—Kang-Chun Cheng, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Dec. 2024
Not everyone's parents even try broaching the subject, despite research indicating the benefits of ongoing discussions.
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 8 Oct. 2024
Instead, Hashino uses the fantasy setting as a way of broaching these topics in a different way.
—Andrew Webster, The Verge, 7 Oct. 2024
Once the lawsuit was resolved, Reiner, Guest, McKean and Shearer gathered at Shearer’s house in Santa Monica, once again broaching the idea of a sequel.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The heads of some of the world’s leading film fetes gathered Tuesday at the Sarajevo Film Festival to discuss the role of festivals, broaching topical issues such as audience development and how growing political tension is affecting both curatorial and strategic decisions.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 19 Aug. 2025
Two comedians surely know better than most people that humor is a way of broaching tough subjects.
—Ben Kenigsberg, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
During site visits to record programs, Farm Radio Trust steps in to mediate discussions with parents – patiently explaining the purpose of broaching taboos.
—Kang-Chun Cheng, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Dec. 2024
Not everyone's parents even try broaching the subject, despite research indicating the benefits of ongoing discussions.
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 8 Oct. 2024
Instead, Hashino uses the fantasy setting as a way of broaching these topics in a different way.
—Andrew Webster, The Verge, 7 Oct. 2024
Once the lawsuit was resolved, Reiner, Guest, McKean and Shearer gathered at Shearer’s house in Santa Monica, once again broaching the idea of a sequel.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for broaching
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As online fundraisers are surfacing, Grand Blanc Township Police Chief William Renye said people looking to support the victims should be careful of scams looking to take advantage of people eager to donate.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Now the worry is, as the state pushes to improve and meet more standards to ultimately get out from under court oversight, new issues are surfacing.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
26 Sep. 2025
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The show portrays Watkins introducing Gein to the story of Ilse Koch, a real-life Holocaust war criminal.—
JR Radcliffe,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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In addition to their regular economy offering, airlines are also introducing new or refreshed premium economy cabins.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
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The nonprofit will provide scholarships and supportive services for families raising children with autism.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Oct. 2025
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Prague Reuters — Billionaire Andrej Babis’s ANO party cruised to victory in the Czech Republic’s parliamentary election on Saturday, raising the prospect of a government that would boost Europe’s populist, anti-immigration camp and reduce support for Ukraine.—
Reuters 3 hr ago,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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Ballerini also fielded questions from patients, discussing preferred superpowers and her favorite fast food.—
Beth Warren,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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After the passage of a new state law, Louisville officials are discussing where freestanding birthing centers could open in the city.—
Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Sultana, Schneider, and others talk of placing the new party at the core of grassroots institutions meant to radicalize British society from below and bring societal change.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
4 Oct. 2025
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Haberman recommended defining freestanding birthing centers in the local Land Development Code — pulling the definition from the new state law — and placing the centers under the umbrella of medical clinics.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Broaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broaching. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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