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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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
During a conversation in April broaching myriad topics just prior to the Charlotte Hornets’ final stretch of the season, Jeff Peterson lauded Miles Bridges’ importance.
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2026
Alejo has no interest in broaching the subject of lifestyle changes at this meeting.
—Megan Greenwell, Bloomberg, 9 June 2026
Melvin had used the song title as a way of broaching the subject of weddings.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026
At such times, many filmmakers turn their lenses to conflict, broaching urgent issues that often obfuscate conversations around the filmmaking itself.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 3 Dec. 2025
The starting price moved upwards over the years, broaching $50,000 by 1994, but the car was so impressive that the hikes didn’t handicap it; Lexus still moved more than 165,000 copies over the first gen’s five-year run.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2025
People left the training feeling more comfortable and confident about not only broaching the subject of suicide, but connecting people in crisis to resources.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The city of Pacifica offers a glimpse into the difficulty of broaching the subject.
—Lindsey J. Smith, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Apr. 2022
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
Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2026
Alejo has no interest in broaching the subject of lifestyle changes at this meeting.
—Megan Greenwell, Bloomberg, 9 June 2026
Melvin had used the song title as a way of broaching the subject of weddings.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026
At such times, many filmmakers turn their lenses to conflict, broaching urgent issues that often obfuscate conversations around the filmmaking itself.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 3 Dec. 2025
The starting price moved upwards over the years, broaching $50,000 by 1994, but the car was so impressive that the hikes didn’t handicap it; Lexus still moved more than 165,000 copies over the first gen’s five-year run.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2025
People left the training feeling more comfortable and confident about not only broaching the subject of suicide, but connecting people in crisis to resources.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The city of Pacifica offers a glimpse into the difficulty of broaching the subject.
—Lindsey J. Smith, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Apr. 2022
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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In fact, surfacing a blowup from the mathematical depths might demand an innate feeling for how the equations should come together—that is, an understanding of fluids too squishy to embed in any current AI’s vast assemblage of numbers.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
11 June 2026
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The same forces are surfacing in Asia.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
11 June 2026
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Retailers are introducing changes to protect consumers.—
Joshua Sidorowicz,
CBS News,
8 Dec. 2025
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After previously introducing a controversial roster of potential nominees in its Best New Podcast category, the 2026 Golden Globes voting body opted not to include any divisive political commentators among its fresh competitive bracket.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Dec. 2025
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Those insights are raising important questions about how these tools should be used and where their limitations lie.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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Could the depletion prompt a market panic, raising prices even higher?—
Cody Cottier,
Scientific American,
11 June 2026
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Gabe then sheds some tears while discussing his persona in the house, and says that he's now bonded with Jonna over their similar upbringing.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Dec. 2025
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The pair talk about everything, from fun chitchat to discussing schemes and how Riley can get his body healthy as his load increases.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Dec. 2025
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The deal will also save the Panthers from placing a restricted tender on Coker in 2027.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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The Rocklin City Council recently approved placing a half-cent sales tax measure on the November ballot.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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“Broaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broaching. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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