blathering

Definition of blatheringnext
present participle of blather

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for blathering
Verb
  • If trolling your enemies on Instagram were an Olympic sport, 50 Cent would have a chestful of gold medals.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Yet Fishback promotes conspiracy theories and trolling language against Jewish people.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Justin Fletcher returns as the bleating voice of Shaun and the flock, joined by John Sparkes, and Kate Harbour as voice talent in the dialog-free feature.
    Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
  • When Sneaky Snook in his mail truck happened upon the wreckage near the boundary of Meredith Downs, sheep were scattered along the roadside and the fence, bleating, dazed.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Avoid Comparisons and Labels Your best friend's 8-month-old son is babbling, while your daughter, at 9 months, is silent.
    Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 19 Feb. 2026
  • The Dining Room occupies a two-floor pavilion deep inside the jungle, with babbling streams visible through its glass floor.
    Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • In an eventual 57-point Hurricanes victory, Stevenson was balling and jabbering about it, too, to every Wildcats pass catcher within earshot.
    Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • With the June primary looming, Villaraigosa’s campaign risks sputtering out.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
  • With the majority of their big-league starting lineup competing in the World Baseball Classic, the offense is sputtering big-time.
    Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Hardcore Survivor fans love to discuss and debate the intricacies of the game and their favorite seasons and winners in the same way that sports fans enjoy chattering nonstop about their teams.
    Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Feb. 2026
  • This is the shelter’s busiest season, making for the film’s most vibrant, chattering section, and Hélène adapts well to the rhythm and volume of whatever company rolls in, while occasionally retreating to the woods for some respite.
    Guy Lodge, Variety, 22 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Benito finds community with the like-minded Pleneros de la Cresta, who have been playing the island’s pattering folk music for over a decade.
    Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • Baker-Mazara dribbled into consecutive 3-point shots, jawing with the UCLA student section while running back on defense.
    Aaron Heisen, Oc Register, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Minutes later, Wilson and Crinon were jawing at one another near the French net.
    Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 17 Feb. 2026
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“Blathering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blathering. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.

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