blurting

verb

present participle of blurt
as in discussing

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blurting
  1. discussing
  2. voicing
  3. sharing
  4. looking
  5. speaking
  6. announcing
  7. proclaiming
  8. uttering
Verb
  • The drugmakers aren’t discussing what such a cancer vaccine might cost.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • While discussing the weapons, White allegedly gestured toward her torso and asked whether the guns could penetrate an agentâs body armor.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of discussing
Verb
  • Arlington head coach Scott Peach spoke to both Aledo and Arlington football teams after the Bearcats’ 42-28 victory, voicing his thanks for Aledo’s support in a video posted by Aledo Daily Buzz to Facebook.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Douglas Rain, who ended up voicing HAL, narrates it; this is where Stanley first heard him.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of voicing
Verb
  • Orlando was always within reach, sharing recipes and starting conversations about food systems.
    — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026
  • And student unions across Europe are sharing advice and their experiences with one another, Alice de Brito, vice president of France’s main student union, UNEF, told CNN.
    — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of sharing
Verb
  • Ceramides support the skin barrier, while squalane and fatty acids help lock in moisture for a smoother, glowier-looking neck.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Researchers found that some counterfeit devices even reported legitimate looking Samsung model identifiers.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of looking
Verb
  • Depending on which Republican is speaking, Americans are getting a different perspective on how bad things are with the economy.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • As grounds for exoneration go, this is not, strictly speaking, bulletproof evidence of anything.
    — Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of speaking
Verb
  • As Hinojosa gained in the polls this summer, Abbott reversed his position on data centers, announcing a moratorium on new developments and an audit on the use of water and energy.
    — Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2026
  • In her new role, Danielle will help celebrate her aunt's life and accomplishments while offering a personal perspective on the woman behind the music, according to a press release announcing the appointment.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of announcing
Verb
  • But this particular reality show tries to justify its controversial existence by proclaiming its seriousness with regards to psychology, philosophy, and current events.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
  • California state legislators also passed a resolution in her honor, proclaiming September 4 as California Wildlife Day.
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of proclaiming
Verb
  • The first one, released in 1986, featured Stevie Ray Vaughan playing guitar in front of a huge Texas flag and uttering the now-famous slogan into the camera.
    — Katie Standing, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Brennaman was off the air for four years after uttering a homophobic slur on a live microphone during a Cincinnati Reds game.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of uttering
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“Blurting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blurting. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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