breast 1 of 2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

breast

2 of 2

verb

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of breast
Noun
While mammography is standard for breast cancer detection, MRI is the most accurate for detecting silicone implant ruptures, though ultrasound is often used first due to cost and accessibility. Carlos Wolf, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2025 Less commonly, this stage means there's no tumor in the breast, but smaller ones appear in lymph nodes in the underarm or by the breast bone. Joy Emeh, Health, 25 Mar. 2025
Verb
Here’s an easy pot sticker recipe that can be made with pigeon or any number of other game meats. 8 pigeons, breasted¼ cup ginger, minced 2 eggs, beaten 1 head Napa cabbage, sliced 2 bunches of scallions, thinly sliced 2 carrots, julienned 2 Tbsp. Cosmo Genova, Field & Stream, 30 Apr. 2020 On Plum Island, there were 16 Northern shovelers, eight red-grebes, two rough-legged hawks, and a yellow-breasted chat. BostonGlobe.com, 23 Dec. 2019 See All Example Sentences for breast
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breast
Noun
  • With tech in one hand and heart in the other, Riri is forced to navigate a new kind of battle—one that challenges her intellect, her upbringing, and her purpose.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 30 Mar. 2025
  • But against a champion like Djokovic, heart and head were not enough.
    Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Brownlee faces a minimum sentence of 35 years to life in prison and will be sentenced in July, according to the statement.
    Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Mar. 2025
  • Then-Senator Marco Rubio, for instance, was banned in 2020 for criticizing China’s policies toward Uyghurs; journalists face visa rules that are different from tourists.
    Russell Flannery, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Mainly because soul tie enthusiasts don’t do a good job delineating the difference between godly and ungodly connections.
    Dominique Fluker, Essence, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Tala, known for her seamless blend of R&B, bossa nova, and soul, has delivered an album that transcends genre constraints.
    Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Shortly before his death, A.B. confronted Lilly in his office and threatened to expose her for misappropriating funds, illegally securing contracts, trading favors with different vendors and sneaking individuals into the White House.
    Max Gao, Variety, 23 Mar. 2025
  • We are increasingly confronted with insurmountable global challenges, conflicts that defy easy solutions, and systemic injustices woven into society's fabric.
    Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • And then there was the rising popularity in the twenty-tens of Brazilian butt lifts, signalling the hastening shift of America’s erotic focus from the bosom to the posterior.
    Naomi Fry, The New Yorker, 25 Jan. 2025
  • The frenzy around the look reached its peak when Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg was captured on camera appearing to sneak a peek at Sanchez’s bosom.
    Naomi Fry, The New Yorker, 25 Jan. 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Breast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breast. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on breast

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!