1
as in emphasizes
to speak or write about insistently and usually tiresomely
stop belaboring the fact that they're already in debt
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2
as in attacks
to criticize harshly and usually publicly
there's no need to belabor other people's flaws when you're hardly perfect yourself
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3
as in licks
to strike repeatedly
with a whip he belabored a horse almost to the point of death
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Recent Examples of belabors
There are a few lumpy patches, moments when the revision over-explains itself or belabors a point.
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Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for belabors
Verb
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The Leo moon's square off with Mars emphasizes the need to express yourself.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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On the Hoover website, a page dedicated to the Great Depression emphasizes that some of the policies enacted by Roosevelt, who easily defeated Hoover for reelection, were first proposed by Hoover.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
Verb
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In a 1998 study published in Toxicon, researchers revealed that the inland taipan’s venom comprises a sophisticated mix of biologically active compounds, each of which attacks multiple physiological systems simultaneously.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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The bodycam footage shows Rivas swimming across the water before an alligator gives chase and attacks him.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Food stands also debuted that year, with ribs sizzling along with the blues licks.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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At one point in a dinner scene, Shields' Erika licks Joey's fingers.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
Verb
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But Saxbe stresses a lot of men could use psychotherapy or support groups that bring dads together, as well as more time bonding with loved ones in general.—
Keith Wagstaff,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Sharp blades cut cleanly instead of tearing the grass, which stresses a lawn and increases the risk of disease.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
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Granit Xhaka slams it into the right corner of the net.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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After a second of consideration, Naim slams the grate shut to the monster’s wails, and the audience’s relief.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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Rehka literally hides under a table to avoid him.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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The baked five cheese macaroni and cheese, a small and unlovely cup that hides so much depth and possibility, begs for perhaps crispy breadcrumbs to lend texture and toastiness.—
Louisa Kung Liu Chu,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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Someone else scolds the offender.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
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Inspired by This Is Spinal Tap, Cundieff makes quick work of lambasting the casual misogyny and homophobia ingrained in hardcore rap, but also of the media scolds unable to parse the message of the music.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 June 2026
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Teams go bonkers when the player pounds their school name on the bracket.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 June 2026
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Rain pounds down in a stinging curtain.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2026
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“Belabors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belabors. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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