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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AFAR Media, 30 Oct. 2025
AFAR Media, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pontificated
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On a phone call with Forbes in December, the founder of the $800 million (revenue) private company WeatherTech, David MacNeil, ranted about product labels.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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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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One reviewer who took it on a European trip raved about fitting multiple outfits, toiletries, books, a laptop, and more—all in one bag.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Jan. 2026
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Still, Packers coach Mike LaFleur has previously raved about Hafley’s ability to connect with players.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Pontificated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pontificated. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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