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noun

Definition of blithernext
as in nonsense
language, behavior, or ideas that are absurd and contrary to good sense a boss who isn't inclined to accept any blither on why something isn't finished on time

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blither

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verb

as in to blather

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Recent Examples of blither
Verb
As André Van Peteghem, Dumont cast Fabrice Luchini, whose dialectical extravagance and theatrical exuberance lend his character, a blithering sybaritic fop, the pathos of a physical infirmity matched by the physical comedy of the accident-prone. — Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blither
  1. nonsense
  2. blather
  3. nuts
  4. prate
  5. blah
  6. blabber
  7. garbage
  8. smatter
Noun
  • In any organization, roughly 20% are adopters who are bought in and know how to implement the change; about 70% believe in it but have no idea how to execute it; and 10% are detractors who think the whole thing is nonsense.
    — Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Even after watching replays, the ref stuck with his original call that Mbappe had initiated the contact, which was palpable nonsense.
    — Graham Scott, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of nonsense
Verb
  • Their nonstop blathering didn’t quite drown out the performances, although a number of presenters and winners struggled to be heard over the din.
    — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 May 2026
  • The nature of the American political system propagates scads of lawyers and poseurs who blather on endlessly, promising everything and delivering little.
    — Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
Definition of blather
Noun
  • With your liver, preliminary studies show that nuts may have a positive effect on reducing the risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 24 July 2026
  • Adding beans, legumes, nuts, seeds, fruits, vegetables and whole grains are great ways to get fiber from whole foods, Mokari said.
    — Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
Definition of nuts
Verb
  • Erinys doesn't prate about democracy or social betterment but simply guards oil pipelines.
    — Bruce Sterling, WIRED, 1 July 2004
Definition of prate
Noun
  • What used to be a forum for original, quirky, clever remarks by the Daily News’ varied community of smartypants has turned into a gridlock of repetitious venting of old, dumb blah.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 10 July 2026
  • Frankly, turning it off and listening to the soundbar in normal stereo sounds flat, uninteresting, muddy, and just blah after getting used to SuperWide.
    — Joe Salas July 07, New Atlas, 8 July 2026
Definition of blah
Verb
  • But rather than keep his discover quiet, the OP—much to everyone else's disappointment—blabbered.
    — Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
Definition of blabber
Noun
  • Take down bird feeders, empty water features, add fencing or other wildlife barriers, and prevent access to garbage bins.
    — Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 22 July 2026
  • This buildup occurs substantially in the brain, like garbage piling up when the trash collectors stop coming.
    — William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of garbage
Verb
  • Lee is also now taking a smattering reps at first base as expected entering the spring.
    — Michael Shapiro, Chron, 17 Mar. 2023
  • Glover’s patchwork ethos is smattered across its seven installments.
    — WIRED, WIRED, 17 Mar. 2023
Definition of smatter

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