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 Then on Tuesday here at the NFL owners meeting, Daboll interrupted a question to double down that the head coach had been the one who broached the subject, not Mara. —Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2025 Bibb broached the subject with host Jenna Bush Hager, the former president’s daughter. —Jack Smart, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025 In a 2022 interview that broached the subject of Ghost Mountain’s departure, Sematary described the conflict as an imbalance of passion. —Meaghan Garvey, Pitchfork, 13 Mar. 2025 The relationship between the Cubs and the Japanese player came into focus during Major League Baseball’s Winter Meetings, where Wasserman agent Joel Wolfe told reporters that the club had broached the subject of Suzuki potentially waiving his no-trade clause. —Patrick Mooney, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for broach
Recent Examples of Synonyms for broach
  1. surface
  2. introduce
  3. raise
  4. discuss
  5. place
Verb
  • Problems surface after market entry, often through costly lawsuits (like the Cigna case) or hefty HIPAA penalties.
    — Vlad Panin, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
  • Toronto’s talent level trumps that of the Senators, but the Leafs’ perennial problems closing out series have surfaced again.
    — Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Definition of surface
Verb
  • The video introduces toddlers to different types of vehicles, enhancing their knowledge and vocabulary related to transportation.
    — Annabelle Canela, Parents, 2 May 2025
  • In 2023, Bob Seely, who at the time was a conservative member of Parliament, had promised to introduce a bill that would strip Harry and Meghan of their royal titles.
    — Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 2 May 2025
Definition of introduce
Verb
  • The order governs Title VII, though could be influential on disparate claims raised by other civil rights laws.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 May 2025
  • The state suspended the grocery tax for fiscal year 2022 to help fight rising inflation, but municipal leaders say losing the stream of revenue permanently forces them to consider cutting services, raising sales or property taxes, or implementing a local grocery tax.
    — Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2025
Definition of raise
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  • Emotional Conversations Always End In Exhaustion, Not Resolution In marriages caught in the chaser-spacer dynamic, attempts to discuss feelings often devolve into emotional exhaustion rather than resolution.
    — Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
  • Panelists on Washington Week With The Atlantic joined to discuss.
    — The Editors, The Atlantic, 3 May 2025
Definition of discuss
Verb
  • Migrants in Libya are routinely arbitrarily detained and placed in squalid detention centers where they are subjected to extortion, abuse, rape and killings.
    — Renata Brito, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
  • DeMaio also has launched a campaign to place a voter ID and proof of citizenship requirement on the 2026 ballot.
    — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
Definition of place

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“Broach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broach. Accessed 13 May. 2025.

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