blather (on)

verb

ˈbla-t͟hər How to pronounce blather (on) (audio)
Definition of blather (on)next
as in to ramble
to talk at length without sticking to a topic or getting to a point my attention wandered as she blathered on about her endlessly active social life

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blather (on)
  1. ramble
  2. rattle
  3. go on
Verb
  • Thankfully, there’s the Matic, which looks less like the rambling discs that pervade the space and more like an actual robot that, well, vacuums.
    — Ryan Waniata, The Verge, 10 Nov. 2026
  • While these tracks are endearing enough, Way Dynamic’s real magic sits at the juncture of folk and forlornness, when Young’s guitar is allowed to ramble and his regrets are sharp enough to bruise.
    — Linnie Greene, Pitchfork, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of ramble
Verb
  • The 19-year-old appeared unsure, if not rattled, as Florida reached Oklahoma territory just twice, finished with a season-low 203 yards and ran just 47 plays — also the fewest in 2026.
    — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026
  • But boy, does the audience shiver with delight watching Ghidorah stomp buildings to rubble while the sound design rattles our seats.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of rattle
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  • The Heat went on to outscore the Pistons 35-26 in the third quarter to enter the fourth quarter with a big 17-point lead.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 15 Nov. 2026
  • Rebecca Brady was one of the lucky ones who didn't have to go on a scavenger hunt to find her luggage.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 15 Nov. 2026
Definition of go on
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“Blather (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blather%20%28on%29. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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