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
Lives are on the line, yet even broaching the subject now comes with its own unique challenges.
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Michael Stevens,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
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.
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Megan Greenwell,
Bloomberg,
9 June 2026
Melvin had used the song title as a way of broaching the subject of weddings.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
5 Sep. 2025
The city of Pacifica offers a glimpse into the difficulty of broaching the subject.
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Lindsey J. Smith,
San Francisco Chronicle,
28 Apr. 2022
Michael Stevens,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
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.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for broaching
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These include assessments of propulsion and power generation systems, maneuverability, diving and surfacing performance, navigation and communication systems, sonar and sensor performance, weapons integration, and overall seaworthiness.
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Questions are already surfacing about the effectiveness of the tandem.
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Steve made a conscious effort to care for Holden by introducing him to his family and staying in touch often.
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Bessent and Hassett have also mused publicly about introducing a new requirement that candidates for regional Fed presidencies must have lived in that district for at least three years.
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The way the loss came about should be raising alarm bells inside the US camp.
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Forming partnerships with like-minded organizations is critical to raising brand awareness, accessing new markets and multiplying impact.
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Furthermore, healthcare leaders are also increasingly discussing how compute sovereignty may also lead to higher levels of privacy and data sovereignty.
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That project could be included in the 2027 budget, which council is expected to begin discussing in the fall.
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The system has long been mired in controversy, including exam paper leaks and technical failures, placing a crushing burden on students, and financial strain on families investing everything in their children for a promise that can often appear fragile.
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The game plan in a modern Feeney game revolves around strategically placing the elders in the batting lineup to avoid having two quick strikeouts or slow runners on base.
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