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 The series doesn’t broach the topic, maybe because there’s just no way to know. — Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025 President-elect Trump has broached the subject of the U.S. taking back the canal. — Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 30 Dec. 2024 Supervisors were expected to consider an ordinance broaching the raise at their Tuesday meeting but instead tabled the item, leaving it on hold for now. — Jake Goodrick, Sacramento Bee, 27 Feb. 2025 Smith broached the subject of retirement a couple times during the 30-minute interview. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for broach
Recent Examples of Synonyms for broach
  1. surface
  2. introduce
  3. raise
  4. discuss
  5. place
Verb
  • Other names could surface before the Vikings go to training camp in late July.
    — Steve Silverman, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
  • The new round of revocations comes as reports surfaced that Biden is looking to reenter the political arena.
    — Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of surface
Verb
  • Based on customer recommendations, starting April 27, the Panama Canal will introduce an option where LoTSA slots customers can request swaps and substitutions with each other.
    — Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Pacifica’s apparent interest in introducing housing to the area does not appear to be singular.
    — Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
Definition of introduce
Verb
  • Instead of getting other nations to lower their trade barriers, these groups want the U.S. to protect its manufacturers by raising tariffs and discouraging imports.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Mar. 2025
  • The Tribune sent a list of questions to the offices of Evans and Dart about the implementation of the change, cost and budget issues and public safety and other concerns raised by community and criminal justice stakeholders.
    — A.D. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
Definition of raise
Verb
  • Of course, rationality is often in short supply when discussing money and mortality.
    — Ashley Case, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
  • One breakfast option that's rarely discussed, said Moskovitz, is eating leftover dinner.
    — Perri Ormont Blumberg Fox News, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Definition of discuss
Verb
  • The game introduces Knockout Mode, which places the 24 players in a series of six races that eliminates the slowest drivers until there’s one winner remaining.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Hale wanted to kill at least 40 people, hoping to inspire books, documentaries and movies, have the weapons placed in museums and his bedroom preserved as a memorial, police found.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Apr. 2025
Definition of place

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“Broach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broach. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.

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