expatiating 1 of 2

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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expatiating

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adjective

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expatiating
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
  • Since welcoming their children, both the rapper and the beauty mogul have been vocal about the positive impact parenthood has had on their lives.
    Clare Fisher, People.com, 14 July 2025
  • Trump caused quite the stir ahead of his state visit, notably going head-to-head with London Mayor Sadiq Khan, who was vocal in his disapproval of Trump’s impending arrival.
    Callum Sutherland, Time, 14 July 2025
Adjective
  • Which domains are operationally critical and which are purely communicative?
    Daniel Strauss, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
  • Geminis are social, communicative, and witty, so give your child a name that can keep up!
    Kara Nesvig, Parents, 17 June 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
  • President Donald Trump has announced a new, expansive round of tariffs that could hike prices for a range of goods in Wisconsin.
    Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 14 July 2025
  • The pool decks fore and aft are expansive, dotted with lounges and exceptional sea views.
    Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 13 July 2025
Adjective
  • However, where Juve was a gruff, bluesy soldier, Wayne was more melodic, more nimble, loquacious even at this early age.
    Pitchfork, Pitchfork, 6 June 2025
  • Jupiter in Gemini, on the other hand, brings a witty, curious and loquacious energy to the mix.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 3 June 2025
Adjective
  • Cunningham has a bubbly, infectious and talkative personality that pairs perfectly with her chic style.
    Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
  • Emily soon bonds with the talkative rebel, and their connection eventually blossoms into a full-on romance.
    James Mercadante, EW.com, 8 June 2025
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“Expatiating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expatiating. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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