pontificated

past tense of pontificate
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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  • Elizaveta Krivonogikh, also known as Luiza Rozova, ranted about a man 'who destroyed' her life' on Telegram.
    Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
  • After the former president ranted at his rallies about our interview with Vice Pres.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2024
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  • In spring and fall, players raved about their love for the energizing Williams.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Fans on Reddit’s r/TraderJoes community have raved about the pastry for years.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2025
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“Pontificated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pontificated. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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