burbling

Definition of burblingnext
present participle of burble

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for burbling
Verb
  • Now Carmelo can be seen at every Syracuse game, chattering constantly to Kiyan and his teammates.
    Lindsay Schnell, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
  • For the next 30 minutes, the remaining attendees and protesters stood in consternation, chattering nervously.
    Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 2 Dec. 2025
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
  • The couple was seen chatting, smiling and greeting their tablemates at the awards show.
    Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
  • There was nothing more thrilling than the early days of instant messaging online, chatting with your friends or your crush, and coming up with away messages.
    Kara Nesvig, Parents, 11 Jan. 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
  • Marie helps clinch this fight against Godolkin, only after momentarily waffling on the ethics of how to use her powers.
    Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Target was held accountable for waffling on their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
    Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Rather, Sophi refrained from immediately blabbing about her advantage to Savannah and Rizo, keeping the discovery all to herself.
    Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
  • As with other gray-empowerment films like Thelma, there’s a touch of corniness in María Ángeles’ determination and resilience, which extends to a hint of blackmail to stop the real estate agent from blabbing to Clara.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Duff wrote alongside a drooling-face emoji.
    Allison DeGrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
  • But pets who eat poinsettia flowers or leaves might develop drooling, vomiting or diarrhea.
    Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 12 Dec. 2025
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“Burbling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burbling. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.

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