broach

verb

Definition of broachnext
1
as in to surface
to penetrate the surface (as of water) from below the immense whales broaching was a magnificent sight

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2
as in to introduce
to present or bring forward for discussion broached the topic of plans for next year's parade

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How is the word broach distinct from other similar verbs?

Some common synonyms of broach are air, express, utter, vent, and voice. While all these words mean "to make known what one thinks or feels," broach adds the implication of disclosing for the first time something long thought over or reserved for a suitable occasion.

broached the subject of a divorce

When might air be a better fit than broach?

Although the words air and broach have much in common, air implies an exposing or parading of one's views often in order to gain relief or sympathy or attention.

publicly airing their differences

When could express be used to replace broach?

The words express and broach can be used in similar contexts, but express suggests an impulse to reveal in words, gestures, actions, or what one creates or produces.

expressed her feelings in music

When can utter be used instead of broach?

In some situations, the words utter and broach are roughly equivalent. However, utter implies the use of the voice not necessarily in articulate speech.

utter a groan

When would vent be a good substitute for broach?

The synonyms vent and broach are sometimes interchangeable, but vent stresses a strong inner compulsion to express especially in words.

a tirade venting his frustration

When is it sensible to use voice instead of broach?

While in some cases nearly identical to broach, voice does not necessarily imply vocal utterance but does imply expression or formulation in words.

an editorial voicing their concerns

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Recent Examples of broach If containment lines are broached, expect continued backing, flanking and headfire runs into adjacent tributary drainages and up to the PCT. —Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2025 Scherzinger wasn’t best pleased when Lloyd initially broached the idea of Norma Desmond to her. —Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 4 July 2025 Perhaps unsurprisingly, children’s science books also began broaching related political questions. —Jessica George, JSTOR Daily, 25 June 2025 To safeguard himself and his team, Fernández worked with a lawyer who oriented him on how to broach the subject onscreen, as well as choosing to focus on the victims’ story instead of working on a more generalized approach against the church itself. —Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 24 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for broach
Recent Examples of Synonyms for broach
  1. surface
  2. introduce
  3. raise
  4. discuss
  5. place
Verb
  • Footage surfaced online of King James and his wife, Savannah James, rapping passionately to the Billboard chart-topping diss track while at lunch with several other people.
    — Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 23 July 2025
  • That allegation surfaced as police investigated the first.
    — Ryan Oehrli July 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2025
Definition of surface
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  • While the duo filmed their scenes for the movie over the course of a month, there were a few days when one of the pair wasn’t working — and the generous parents didn’t miss out on the chance to bring baby Crew along to the set and even to introduce him to Sandler himself.
    — Luke Chinman, People.com, 25 July 2025
  • And Lee and Kirby continued to crank out their stories, introducing characters as varied and memorable as the Black Panther, Dr. Doom, Nick Fury, and Thor.
    — Oliver Staley, Time, 25 July 2025
Definition of introduce
Verb
  • This includes: People with diabetes should be aware that prune juice can raise blood sugar levels.
    — Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 15 July 2025
  • In addition to the money raised, the event boosted awareness of global poverty and hunger.
    — Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Definition of raise
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  • Subscribe On Tuesday, Nvidia also confirmed that Huang was in China and had met government and industry officials to discuss the benefits of AI and ways for researchers to advance safe and secure AI.
    — Dylan Butts, CNBC, 15 July 2025
  • Megyn Kelly and Ben Shapiro discussed the Jeffrey Epstein files on the July 14 episode of Kelly's YouTube show.
    — Sonam Sheth, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
Definition of discuss
Verb
  • He was photographed and fingerprinted before being placed alone in a cell, where he was later found dead.
    — Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 20 July 2025
  • During a ceremony recognizing Winfield’s athletic and philanthropic successes, St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter announced that a statue of Winfield would be placed at the St. Paul baseball field in the spring to remind young athletes of their own potential for greatness.
    — Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 20 July 2025
Definition of place

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“Broach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broach. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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