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adjective

as in vocal

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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
  1. vocal
  2. speaking
  3. communicative
  4. lecturing
  5. expansive
  6. talking
  7. loquacious
  8. talkative
Adjective
  • Both Cuban-American Republicans from Miami are two of the most vocal critics of the communist government in Havana.
    — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026
  • While fans were initially vocal about not being able to hear Sampha, his energy was palpable throughout the set.
    — Caché McClay, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of vocal
Verb
  • But the Bulls expressed definite interest in Kuminga, according to a league source speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss front-office strategy.
    — Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Meteorologically speaking, there are precisely 2,157 hours, or about 89 days, in an autumn in Chicago.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of speaking
Adjective
  • Now, from membership in the Nazi Party to the facts behind family lineage or legends, communicative memory no longer has the final word.
    — Fern Schumer Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Steering is accurate without being particularly communicative, but that's perfectly appropriate for this car.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 July 2026
Definition of communicative
Verb
  • Especially for him in the same interview to be lecturing my party on democracy and norms.
    — NBC news, NBC news, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Before long, at the height of France’s own student protests, in 1968, Ascherson was lecturing at the Sorbonne on post-Stalinist revolutionary ideas and tactics.
    — Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of lecturing
Adjective
  • Spann, 70, said the expansive Week 1 heat wave is a direct byproduct of the college football schedule being moved up.
    — Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Snag this expansive 65-inch QLED powerhouse with a huge 40% discount.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of expansive
Verb
  • This is Edward, the aging King of England, talking to the ambitious noble Harold Godwinson.
    — John Phipps, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026
  • While talking with reporters Wednesday, Payton was asked how Denver was preparing for Mahomes, who is coming off major knee surgery in December.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of talking
Adjective
  • McConaughey is loquacious with his answers, his Texas drawl stretching out his thoughts and stories.
    — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 24 Aug. 2026
  • In contrast to her loquacious late brother, Graham has not spoken with reporters in Capitol Hill hallways or fielded questions on the stump.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of loquacious
Adjective
  • There’s no excuse for wheeling in some talkative NPC just to explain why the townsfolk are acting skittish.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Than Constantly Direct Parents may naturally focus on how energetic, friendly, or talkative a teacher appears.
    — Jose Bolaños, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of talkative
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“Expatiating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expatiating. Accessed 15 Sep. 2026.

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