burbling

present participle of burble

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for burbling
Verb
  • That’s nothing more than a nonsensical, demonizing political narrative spewed by left-wing politicians and their brethren in the progressive chattering class.
    Michael Zais, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2026
  • Jean’s Beach at the Old Stove Pub The hush-hush purchase of the Old Stove Pub by Max Chodorow had everyone chattering for months.
    Nancy Kane, Curbed, 25 June 2026
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
  • However, while chatting with Cooper, Duff noted that the two buried the hatchet years ago.
    Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 27 June 2026
  • The strenuous process took a toll on star Bob Hoskins, who spends the entire film chatting with various cartoons.
    Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 24 June 2026
Verb
  • The interview was interrupted multiple times because of rain pattering against the barn roof where it was being held.
    Emily Chang, ABC News, 7 June 2026
  • 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
  • Nothing kills momentum faster than waffling on a big decision.
    Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Patricia Serio is waffling between Saint Xavier and Judson University to finish her degree.
    Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
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
  • Signs of heat stroke in dogs include heavy panting and drooling, being weak or lethargic, bright red gums and bloodshot eyes.
    Renee Anderson, CBS News, 29 June 2026
  • This golden lasagna is the perfect way to offer a vegetarian option that meat-eaters will be drooling over.
    Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2026
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“Burbling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burbling. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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