1
as in speaking
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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as in declaiming
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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Recent Examples of discoursing
From the whitewashing controversy to the toxic love to the daring costumes, the discourse is going to be discoursing.
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Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 13 Feb. 2026
Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discoursing
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The device later captured Lisa and Lenny speaking about their kids, his plastic surgery practice, finances and a construction project, according to the arrest warrant.—
Brianne Tracy,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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A lot of the time there was no overtime, actors would be speaking and the lights would come on.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
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More often, though, Tallent demonstrates his characters’ precarity rather than declaiming about it.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Jan. 2026
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College professors spend less time lecturing than a typical sportswriter creating fake controversies to criticize.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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If and until that day comes, there will be fingerpointing, lecturing and posturing, all of which has flowed freely in the wake of the Sorsby decision.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
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Seconds later, Hines-Allen decided she was done talking and shoved Bonner.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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If your medication is affected, consider talking to your doctor or pharmacist to determine the best course of action.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
22 June 2026
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Benatia got a three-month suspension for haranguing a fourth official.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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While American pundits wrote haranguing op-eds warning that the breaking of diplomatic precedent would prompt China to escalate war, ordinary people in Taiwan celebrated.—
Michelle Kuo,
The Dial,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Discoursing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discoursing. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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