as in close
closely acquainted
promised to remain bosom friends for the rest of their lives
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as in soul
the seat of one's deepest thoughts and emotions
his friend's sudden death pained him to his very bosom
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as in to wrap
to surround or cover closely
bosomed by overgrown shrubbery, the abandoned cottage seemed like the ideal place for an afternoon tryst
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Recent Examples of bosom
Monique Judge, The Root, 15 May 2018
Jim Hamre and Zack Willhoite were also bosom buddies in their passion for public transportation who had excitedly awaited the day higher-speed trains could zip through their home turf.
—Washington Post, 20 Dec. 2017
Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 17 July 2024
Erotic oil paintings decorate the walls, and one in particular, three nudes bathing, prompts a brief, scientific discussion of the effects of gravity on bosoms.
—Todd Gold, Peoplemag, 25 June 2024
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Adjective
Schubert and the law enforcement agencies that fall under her jurisdiction appear to be bosom buddies.
—Monique Judge, The Root, 15 May 2018
Jim Hamre and Zack Willhoite were also bosom buddies in their passion for public transportation who had excitedly awaited the day higher-speed trains could zip through their home turf.
—Washington Post, 20 Dec. 2017
Noun
Set aside any thoughts of heaving bosoms and tired tropes.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 17 July 2024
Erotic oil paintings decorate the walls, and one in particular, three nudes bathing, prompts a brief, scientific discussion of the effects of gravity on bosoms.
—Todd Gold, Peoplemag, 25 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bosom
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Advertisement President Biden, who has a close relationship with Newsom, has pledged that the federal government will cover 100% of disaster assistance costs to California for the next 180 days.Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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Coincidentally, the Phillies signed former Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano after Toronto non-tendered him.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
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While the interiors include the homeowners’ wide-ranging art collection, the soul of the residence is animated by the clients’ furnishings.Troy J. McMullen, Architectural Digest, 13 Jan. 2025
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The soul of the event still belongs to the land, from which attendees harvest some of the produce themselves.Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2025
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The skull weighed about 777 grams, equating to around 1.7 pounds, and was wrapped in a cream-colored cloth, according to the social media post.Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
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His woven serpent wraps around the store’s central atrium from the main floor, with the tree of life sprouting under and rising to the ceiling.Rhonda Richford, WWD, 14 Jan. 2025
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An intimate gathering Attendance will be about 65,000 on Thursday night.Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2025
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The brand, owned by PVH Corp., is plotting an intimate showing of both women’s and men’s looks.Miles Socha, WWD, 9 Jan. 2025
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Vinnie had slowly managed to win his big brother's heart over.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
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The final scene shows Rose sharing the United Center court with only his eldest son, now far removed from the toddler who stole hearts while sitting atop Rose’s lap after playoff games.Darnell Mayberry, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
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During months of protests following the police killing of Breonna Taylor in 2020, flames never enveloped the city’s skyline.Josh Wood, The Courier-Journal, 27 Dec. 2024
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With rumors swirling of some sort of controversy enveloping the film about the controversial Assange, Jarecki spoke out today on the highly unusual circumstances of a film being removed from the program.Dominic Patten, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement After Rhea Ripley won the Raw women’s title from Liv Morgan, a familiar gong sound was heard.Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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And the plotting didn’t take place in strange, distant areas: Among those charged with acts of brutality or acting as conspirators in the insurrection were residents of Ormond Beach, Titusville, Kissimmee and other familiar, nearby cities.Orlando Sentinel and New York Daily News Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2025
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Alcohol can also alter the levels of multiple hormones, such as estrogen, which increases the risk of breast cancer, according to the report.Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
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Wine is common in Mediterranean eating but is not appropriate for everyone (such as people who are pregnant, people with alcohol use disorder, people who are at risk for breast cancer, people on certain medications, etc.).Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 1 Jan. 2025
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“Bosom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bosom. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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