as in heart
the seat of one's deepest thoughts and emotions
deep in his breast, he knew that his father had a great love for him that did not need to be expressed in words
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as in to face
to oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage
breasted the diagnosis of cancer with fortitude and optimism
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Recent Examples of breast
Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 17 Aug. 2025
Saliva test for breast cancer University of Florida researchers have improved a handheld device to detect breast cancer in saliva, simplifying the design and confirming its accuracy.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2025
Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 26 Sep. 2023
Duck is presented two ways, legs deboned and braised and breasts dry-aged and crisped, and paired with a black garlic sauce, mushroom jus and scallion oil.
—Alyson Sheppard, Robb Report, 21 July 2023
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Noun
Having one’s breasts removed is an incredibly vulnerable and invasive experience, Anderson said.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 17 Aug. 2025
Saliva test for breast cancer University of Florida researchers have improved a handheld device to detect breast cancer in saliva, simplifying the design and confirming its accuracy.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
So, grab one of Symone's Diana Ross breasts as a floatation device and hitch a ride on the S.S. Muse, because EW's BINGE podcast is back, back, back again.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 26 Sep. 2023
Duck is presented two ways, legs deboned and braised and breasts dry-aged and crisped, and paired with a black garlic sauce, mushroom jus and scallion oil.
—Alyson Sheppard, Robb Report, 21 July 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breast
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People have had public debates about the proper approach to safeguarding health since before modern medicine, but RFK is not a fringe academic or internet poster who can argue to his heart’s content without actually hurting anyone.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
21 Aug. 2025
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Their ability to identify, nurture and break independent artists with authenticity and heart is truly exceptional.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Even after she was exonerated in 2015, Knox still faced public scrutiny, despite the conviction of a man named Rudy Guede.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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Students, parents, employees face a few first-day hiccups On Aug. 20, while most of the students at Ethel M. Taylor appeared to be in the right place, at least one landed there who should've been elsewhere.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
The Enquirer,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Some of the braver souls in Europe are exploring her thesis, as 1+1 is in development on two series and a feature film co-productions.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
29 Aug. 2025
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His hip-hop bonafides emerge halfway through on his second verse, and his memorable lines add another element to an earworm single that still pulses with energy and soul.—
Heran Mamo,
Billboard,
29 Aug. 2025
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This is exactly the situation confronting one of the nation’s hottest small cap companies today, $516 million (revs) Vita-Coco of New York City, the leading maker of coconut water.—
Sergei Klebnikov,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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The prosecution of Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan has highlighted the push by President Donald Trump’ s administration to confront state and local authorities who resist his sweeping immigration crackdown.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Aug. 2025
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Living in South Florida, a wrinkly bosom is a common concern due to our year-round subtropical sun exposure and a penchant for tank tops.—
Deanna Pai,
Glamour,
12 June 2025
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The secret ingredient is his grandmother’s love, and his memory of the feeling of being in the bosom of his family’s home.—
Carolynn Carreño,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2025
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“Breast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breast. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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