BLURTING Synonyms: 67 Similar and Opposite Words

blurting

verb

present participle of blurt

as in discussing

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The speed of strategic change is creating acquisition needs across industries, and boards are discussing those needs before attractive targets come to market.

— Rusty Wiley, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
What broke through with audiences was some of the more divisive characters discussing their public perception and confronting narratives that have surrounded them.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of discussing

Verb

Looking forward, Ruess says that he is moved by other artists speaking out against the war in Gaza and credits Macklemore, who was dropped from Ed Sheeran’s stadium tour after voicing his support of Palestinians onstage.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026
On the same day, OpenAI released its own report about the cyberattack, voicing concern about the implications of its findings.

— Max Zahn, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of voicing

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The South's joint chiefs said Saturday the military stepped up surveillance and vigilance for possible further launches from the North and was closely sharing information with the United States and Japan.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026
The clip takes fans through the making of the music video from start to finish, with Swift breaking down her creative process, directing scenes and sharing funny moments with the video’s stars, Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell.

— Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of sharing

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The more exaggerated interpretations, with oversized collars that swallow the chin or heavy embellishment, are the ones most at risk of looking dated once the search curve bends.

— Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
Far from throwing money away, renting is looking better by the day.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of looking

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Grammatically speaking, transitivity is noncontingent, referencing the direct action of a subject on an object.

— Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
There’s plenty of decadence to go around, not only in the amenities and treatments but culinarily speaking—a surprise seven-course chef’s table dinner at Rumari Counter is good for the soul—and the combination is divine.

— Kathryn Romeyn, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of speaking

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The Kennedy Center is already running late, compared to past years, in announcing the honorees.

— Paul Grein, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026
This week, City Hall and the DCLA are announcing an increase in funding for direct-support grants to artists, administered by each borough’s local arts council.

— Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of announcing

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Jamal convened a press conference proclaiming to be able to communicate by phone with Somali pirates who were holding a Nigerian ship hostage.

— Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026
Iran published a 14,390-word letter to Americans this week proclaiming the regime’s victory over the US, suggesting the two sides were no closer to resolving their seven-month war through diplomatic means.

— Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of proclaiming

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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
The other was a tearing beauty, a creature so lovely that one look at her sent young men’s blood pressure skyward and set them to uttering wild, hoarse cries and tearing telephone directories apart with the bare hands.

— John Madson, Outdoor Life, 1 July 2026

Definition of uttering

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