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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for broaching
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This may be through automating data entry or surfacing insights from customer interactions.—
Toby Carrington,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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There’s no denying the truths surfacing either way, which may result in you feeling drained by the co-dependency of it all.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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City Council member Trenika McCoy, who represents Ward 2 on the eastern part of the city, is proposing to put the question to the voters by introducing an ordinance that would allow voters to decide during an election next year.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Sep. 2025
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Hockey Ultimate Team is introducing HUT Seasons, while World of Chel and HUT are both fully crossplay-enabled this year.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Since 1995, when Trevor’s twins Joshua and Samuel died in England, the Marlborough father has dedicated his life to raising funds to donate to special care baby units throughout the country.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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This enclosed back segment of the property could work for raising chickens and other small farm animals —away from the main house.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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As per the order, Bubba is prohibited from promoting the movie and discussing it on his program.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Congressional leaders have been discussing how to fund the government after October 1.—
Amelia Wu,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In a new Instagram photo dump recapping her 30th birthday celebrations, Brittany Mahomes shared a photo of the Grammy winner, 35, joining in on the party — and placing her martini on the mother of three’s head!—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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But placing unfinished or untested writing in front of the eyes of other experienced and respected writers actually takes courage.—
Beverly Gologorsky
September 5,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Broaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broaching. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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