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expatiating

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verb

present participle of expatiate
as in speaking
to give a formal often extended talk on a subject the naturalist is known for her willingness to expatiate on any number of issues relating to wildlife and the environment

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expatiating
Adjective
  • While it's not confirmed, McCartney could lend his vocal talents as well.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
  • But opposition became more vocal when President Donald Trump appointed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as U.S. secretary of Health and Human Services.
    Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 15 May 2025
Verb
  • By speaking directly with folks who were once known as internet punch lines, Loftus offers listeners a nuanced understanding of their experiences.
    Marnie Shure, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • To get more comfortable speaking to a crowd, start by actively participating in meetings.
    Sho Dewan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • This open dialogue and communicative environment has had such a positive impact on Celebree’s results and has become my favorite way to kick off the week.
    Richard Huffman, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
  • The sophisticated parsing of law and finance, the hard-nosed practicality of retail politics, and the workaday lilt of person-in-the-street interviews converge on the soundtrack and are reflected in images that are modestly but candidly communicative—uninflected but humming with passion.
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • This expansive 8,100-square-foot home in the coveted East Gate section of the neighborhood offers a midcentury-era main house and a two-story guesthouse, together sporting seven bedrooms and eight bathrooms.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 May 2025
  • Something about seeing the gentle flow of an expansive body of water immediately calms the nerves, sending your mind into a state of sweet stillness.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 16 May 2025
Verb
  • Create Polls and Ask Questions Polls get people talking, and LinkedIn’s algorithm rewards it.
    William Arruda, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Join our Space Forums to keep talking space on the latest missions, night sky and more!
    Leonard David, Space.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • The coach will be loquacious former Lakers and Clippers guard Nick Young — a.k.a.
    Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2025
  • Gertz, in a telephone interview Wednesday morning, was more loquacious.
    Bob Skolnik, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Audiences that get hyped up, like Thai audiences, are like talkative people.
    Billboard Japan, Billboard, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Building strong relationships—without being the loudest in the room Introverts are rarely the most talkative people in meetings or social settings.
    Lorraine K. Lee, Contributor, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
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“Expatiating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expatiating. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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