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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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Recent Examples of broach
Always one to broach any topic kindly with kids, Mister Rogers aired an episode in 1981 that featured 10-year-old Jeff Erlanger.
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Kate Hogan, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Lukas Reichel laughed when the subject was broached.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
The breakout show of this year to date, Netflix’s recently launched Adolescence, broaches the same subject head on with a plot involving a teenage boy arrested for killing a female classmate.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2025
Openly discuss what flexibility looks like within your organization – don’t assume candidates will broach the subject.
—Rebecca Skilbeck, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
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Kate Hogan, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Lukas Reichel laughed when the subject was broached.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
The breakout show of this year to date, Netflix’s recently launched Adolescence, broaches the same subject head on with a plot involving a teenage boy arrested for killing a female classmate.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2025
Openly discuss what flexibility looks like within your organization – don’t assume candidates will broach the subject.
—Rebecca Skilbeck, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for broach
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Investors bristled last year when reports first surfaced that the company was interested in the acquisition, Cramer added.—
Julie Coleman,
CNBC,
23 May 2025
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Not only will people be more friendly with you, a hint of romantic potential could surface.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
23 May 2025
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By introducing two obligatory pit stops, so the thinking went, teams would have to get creative with their strategy and liven up an event that has often felt too predictable of late.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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If the states are calling for term limits Congress should have the courage to act and introduce a bill to make term limits a reality without waiting for a convention.—
Avery Padraic Kerrigan,
Hartford Courant,
26 May 2025
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Fisher Scientific withdrew its full-year profit forecast while the medical equipment maker expects to take a $400 million hit in sales to China, as Trump’s tariffs would likely raise the cost of parts the company sources in China.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The property is complete with a seating area, plunge pool, raised beds, and a greenhouse workout facility.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
29 May 2025
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Rather, Evans says, this viral moment is an opportunity to discuss what is acceptable and what isn't in a relationship.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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But the truth is, many of the most essential life planning tools—like a will, trust or guardianship directive—are rarely discussed or offered at work.—
Cody Barbo,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Neil Young is taking sides in the growing feud between President Donald Trump and Bruce Springsteen, placing himself firmly on the side of The Boss.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Buehler was placed on the IL on May 2 with shoulder bursitis and had thrown 52 pitches over 2 1/3 innings, with two walks and four strikeouts before the ejection.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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“Broach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broach. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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