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
Verb
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What concerns are surfacing among your clientele?—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Oct. 2025
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Bodies keep surfacing — and so do questions.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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The channel and news brand will begin rolling out 15 second spots today featuring talent like Rachel Maddow, officially introducing the rebrand to viewers.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Oct. 2025
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Jesse Watters Primetime will be live on the Ole Miss campus for the event, with Kirk introducing Vice President JD Vance, who will debate and take student questions through the night.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
27 Oct. 2025
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Still, the project adds another exclusive tier to a venue already marked by VIP enclaves, raising questions about how much of COTA’s most distinctive real estate will remain truly accessible — and for how long.—
Patrick Iversen,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The key to raising emotionally resilient kids is the ability to repair.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Western officials, while refraining from discussing operational details, have stressed their commitment to defending critical undersea infrastructure and monitoring sites with strategic vulnerabilities.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Thursday's season 7 debut included a teaser looking ahead toward future episodes, with a portion near the end including a shot of the 45-year-old All's Fair star getting an MRI before discussing an update on her health.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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In 2023, the NFL suspended Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams, who missed four games after his initial six-game suspension was reduced, for placing a bet on a non-NFL game from an NFL facility.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Head coach Dan Henning informed school officials upon hearing allegations of players placing bets with bookies and resigned.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Broaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broaching. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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