BROACHING Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

broaching

verb

present participle of broach

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 Lives are on the line, yet even broaching the subject now comes with its own unique challenges. — 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 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

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Leading commercial intelligence platforms have moved well beyond post-campaign reporting, surfacing engagement signals in real time.

— Kamya Elawadhi, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Wahl and his crew were returning from a Fourth of July security detail on Saturday when a surfacing whale, believed to be a humpback whale, struck their rescue boat off the coast of New Jersey.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 July 2026

Definition of surfacing

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Instead of doubling down on a flawed system, policymakers can make gradual changes by introducing new tax categories in the existing framework and imposing taxes that correspond to the alcoholic content of that category.

— Adam Hoffer, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
The soap can be absorbed by the berries, potentially introducing contaminants.

— Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026

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Millions of homeowners who secured ultra-low mortgage rates before the Federal Reserve began raising interest rates in 2022 are reluctant to sell because doing so would likely mean taking on a much more expensive mortgage.

— Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
If your diet is full of fresh fruits and vegetables, the cyclosporiasis outbreak spiking across the country may be raising concerns on what to eat.

— Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 10 July 2026

Definition of raising

Verb

Zwicker told The Verge that company representatives are discussing the subject with lawmakers.

— Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 9 July 2026
The following day, Barrasso talked to McConnell for roughly 20 minutes, discussing topics like upcoming Senate work, the latest Supreme Court news and the Maine Senate race, according to a statement from Barrasso spokeswoman Kate Noyes.

— Melina Khan, USA Today, 8 July 2026

Definition of discussing

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Tyler officially caught the singing bug after placing second at the talent show hosted by a local rugby club.

— Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Two Miami-Dade church camp counselors were arrested Wednesday for allegedly abusing a 9-year-old boy by placing large orange cones over his head and repeatedly hitting him, according to the sheriff’s office.

— Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026

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