breasts 1 of 2

noun

plural of breast
as in hearts
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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verb

present tense third-person singular of breast
as in faces
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 breasts
Noun
Braised chicken breasts were not marked as needing additional cooking, though that was corrected. — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026 Supplemental screening will move into the mainstream for women with dense breasts. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026 Lean protein Sources of lean protein such as chicken breasts and eggs are low in calories but still satisfying. — Sadie Chafe, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026 For women with dense breasts, a mammogram is like searching for one specific cloud among a sky full of them. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 15 Oct. 2026 Half of women have dense breasts, and mammograms might not be able to pick up potentially deadly tumors hiding behind the tissue. — Norah O'Donnell, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026 With Madonna so much in the news and much chatter about the coming of a matriarchal age, breasts have come to the fore and the brassiere has once again come out from under. — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026 Duck breasts hang over the flames during the day to render their fat. — John Kessler, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026 Apocrine glands in the armpits, between the legs and on the breasts and face produce a thicker sweat full of fats, proteins, sugars and ammonia. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breasts
  1. hearts
  2. faces
  3. souls
  4. confronts
  5. bosoms
  6. bones
  7. guts
Noun
  • From elaborate cocktail shrimp towers down to pigs in a blanket and grape jelly meatballs in slow cookers, these dishes are returning to our homes and our hearts.
    — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Our hearts are with his family, friends, teammates, and everyone who knew him.
    — Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of hearts
Verb
  • Prosecutors said Wilcox faces a maximum sentence of 74 years to life in prison.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Despite seeking international support and launching a new military offensive, Saudi Arabia faces a conflict with no clear endgame, as fragmented allies and unresolved regional tensions make a lasting solution hard to achieve.
    — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of faces
Noun
  • This narrative of the woes of leadership could serve as a cautionary tale for the few dozen men and women in both of America’s political parties currently searching their souls and consulting their spouses about whether to run for president.
    — Ben Smith, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The story takes place during the course of one evening, in a hazy spiritual plane where anguished souls are caught between life and the hereafter.
    — Jane Bua, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of souls
Verb
  • Seyfried confronts Evans Things turn ugly during that same visit to Evans’ home.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Junhee’s sister confronts Donghwa outright about the foolishness of not taking money from his father.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of confronts
Noun
  • At the 2025 Met Gala, Vogue declared that boobs are back—a truth that would resonate throughout the year, as heaving bosoms (both natural and man-made) appeared on red carpets everywhere.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2026
  • Think of it, there are a hundred and forty-seven great works reposing in the bosoms of a hundred and forty-seven great men, and the tragic thing is that not one of those hundred and forty-seven great works will ever be written.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Dec. 2025
Definition of bosoms
Noun
  • Studies have found that weight training may help preserve brain health and might even be linked to slight improvements in memory in patients with mild cognitive impairment (in addition to all its benefits for your bones).
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The shoulder bones made interesting clapping percussion, and the bigger ones suited deeper beating percussion.
    — Ben Croll, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of bones
Noun
  • Marcus, however, showed a lot of grit and guts for a lad who was not expected to triumph.
    — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Two crazy ass years have gone by (fast af) and my travels have left me, at 28, with a little more wisdom, more guts and ALOT more shoes!
    — Walden Green, Pitchfork, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of guts

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“Breasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breasts. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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