BLURTING Synonyms: 67 Similar and Opposite Words

blurting

verb

present participle of blurt

as in discussing

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There were great memes about what this could mean for the country—largely, the comeback of woke—and some fashion moments worth discussing.

— José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 5 Nov. 2026
Wash didn’t shy away from discussing how to ensure their defensive linemen spring to the backfield.

— Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of discussing

Verb

In fact, Foster applauds Tikhman for gently voicing concerns when, in the throes of the project, her old-world sensibilities started to feel a bit too old.

— Michelle Ruiz, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2026
Nationwide strikes were due to take place on Thursday, with hundreds of thousands of people expected to join demonstrations voicing discontent with the rising cost of living.

— Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of voicing

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While sharing little in common with dueling-guitar acts such as the Allman Brothers Band or ’70s contemporaries the Eagles and Fleetwood Mac, Television also drew its power from the preternatural rapport between Verlaine and Lloyd’s instruments.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
One book tells the story of two boys who are thrown into a river and transform into salmon, sharing traditional knowledge and cultural teachings through the Nisenan language.

— Conor McGill, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of sharing

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At a Thursday post-election conference organized by the Center for American Progress, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said that the people who’d beaten invincible-looking Republicans needed space to vote and govern their way.

— David Weigel, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Rival studios are looking closely at whether audiences still see Depp as a big screen draw.

— J. Kim Murphy, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of looking

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His daughter, Tia, a second grade teacher, shed tears while speaking about father.

— Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026
Meanwhile, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Flanagan—who is a member of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe—celebrated her win by speaking to the crowd at an election night watch party.

— Christian Allaire, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of speaking

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The letter was shared as Haitian police and foreign forces continue to battle gangs, with Haitian Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé announcing on X late Friday that a gang leader was killed, without identifying him.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
The group postponed a pair of Germany shows last weekend — and subsequently nixed the remainder of their tour — after announcing that Gillan was hospitalized with an unspecified health issue.

— Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of announcing

Verb

Wendy has decided, in true Catholic fashion, that she will be redeemed by loudly proclaiming her suffering.

— Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2026
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

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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