as in ranted
disapproving
to speak or express your opinion about something in a way that shows that you think you are always right
We had to listen to her pontificate about the best way to raise children.
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Recent Examples of pontificated
From a purple-pod terminalia tree a crimson-breasted shrike pontificated at us.
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pontificated
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She is outwardly spoken against transgender rights and has ranted several times about Representative Sarah McBride, an openly transgender member of Congress, and her pronouns.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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After the former president ranted at his rallies about our interview with Vice Pres.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2024
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Grisham’s defense was overrated by Yankees manager Aaron Boone, who raved about his ability to man the center of the outfield.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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In a recent interview with PEOPLE, the Heal Squad podcast host, 47, opened up about motherhood and raved over her 2-year-old daughter Athena.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Pontificated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pontificated. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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