disserting

Definition of dissertingnext
present participle of dissert
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disserting
Verb
  • On Saturday evening, DHS issued a statement to CBS Colorado expounding on its earlier statement this week.
    CBS News, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
  • On Monday, the coach took to social media with a string of posts explaining his departure, expounding on a situation with many layers.
    Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Known as the Dragon Slayer, he’s often shown meditating, praying, waxing philosophical, and pontificating on nobility, integrity and honor.
    Pamela Chelin, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
  • In the 1960s, Canadians hungered for public intellectuals pontificating on the distinctiveness of their identity.
    Dónal Gill, The Dial, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Hansard found himself in Dublin City, hanging out with writers like Seamus Heaney, directors like Jim Sheridan, and listening to Paul Meehan reciting poetry in a basement.
    Charles Moss, SPIN, 20 Apr. 2026
  • The project has gained attention far beyond the synagogue’s walls, and elicited a range of mourning practices that go beyond reciting the traditional prayer.
    Stewart Ain, Sun Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • But even speaking to a friendly interviewer, Kerr sounds like a guy backing off.
    Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Beinart apologized to his left-wing critics for speaking in Tel Aviv.
    Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
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“Disserting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disserting. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.

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