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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
  • The announcement follows mounting pressure on the prime minister after Labour suffered heavy losses in local elections in May and faced an increasingly vocal rebellion from his own lawmakers over his leadership and policy agenda.
    Hugh Leask, CNBC, 22 June 2026
  • While the singer-songwriter has been vocal about her disdain for generative AI models, her latest argument against it comes after learning hundreds of her own songs have been used for training purposes.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 22 June 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Adjective
  • Experts warn Warsh's less communicative approach risks increasing market volatility and borrowing costs, potentially forfeiting accountability gains.
    Peter Cohan, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • Even though the pilot doesn’t have all the information passengers might want to hear in that moment, Kennedy said, many would feel relief that the person in charge is transparent, communicative, and cognizant of their feelings and concerns.
    Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 21 June 2026
Verb
  • College professors spend less time lecturing than a typical sportswriter creating fake controversies to criticize.
    Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
  • 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
Adjective
  • Swept away The high altitude in Denver can cause certain pitch types to go awry, but Gray had the benefit of being able to mix and match from his expansive repertoire.
    Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 24 June 2026
  • Complete with mock jail cells, fitness areas, a computer lab and expansive classrooms, the Tarrant County Training Academy can see someone from recruitment all the way to their badge ceremony.
    Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 June 2026
Verb
  • Seconds later, Hines-Allen decided she was done talking and shoved Bonner.
    Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026
  • 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
Adjective
  • Turner’s character, Declan O’Hara, is a righteous Irish journalist, also loquacious, also hot, but disgusted by ostentatious displays of wealth.
    Anna Russell, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
  • The six-part series documented the program’s rise under Urban Meyer, while capturing the dedication and personalities of players, including the loquacious Spikes.
    Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2026
Adjective
  • Llorca recalls the technician being talkative and upbeat throughout most of the exam.
    Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
  • Some cat breeds are particularly chatty, and their talkative nature is perfectly normal.
    Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 4 June 2026
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“Expatiating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expatiating. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

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