1
as in spoke
to give a formal often extended talk on a subject
the guest lecturer discoursed at some length on the long-term results of the war
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2
as in orated
to talk as if giving an important and formal speech
grandly discoursed as though he were an expert on every subject
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Joanna Fabicon, who has lectured on contemporary children’s literature at UCLA, added that educators, librarians and publishers must all grapple with the allegations against Chávez and decide how to move forward.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2026 -
Thiel has previously written and lectured on the subject, arguing that the Antichrist is not necessarily a person but could come as a global government system.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
16 Mar. 2026
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Neighbors have talked to neighbors.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
25 Mar. 2026
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It shouldn’t be judged through a lens of how Democrats talked in 2016.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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There are, unfortunately, far too many examples of women who marry high-profile figures only to be harangued for expressing anything other than gratitude and graciousness.—
Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Philadelphia Phillies fan Drew Feltwell wants people to lay off the woman who harangued him and his son over a home run ball at a game last week.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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Hegseth began hosting worship at the Pentagon in May 2025, when his Tennessee pastor, Brooks Potteiger, preached.—
Tiffany Stanley,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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The often combustible Cronin preached to his players to hit the reset button after losing in the Big Ten semifinals and skipping the NCAA selection show.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Discoursed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discoursed. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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